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Pastina Soup

A comforting Italian-style broth soup with tiny pasta, tender vegetables, and savory herb finish. Ready in under 30 minutes with just pantry staples.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
12g
Pastina Soup
comfortwholesomeitalianvegetariansofttenderSoupweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a pot over medium. Add carrot and celery, cook stirring occasionally until softened, ~4 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Pour in broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

  3. Step 3

    Add pastina and cook at a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, until tender, ~6 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in half the parmesan. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

  5. Step 5

    Ladle into bowls. Top each with remaining parmesan and fresh parsley.

Tools you’ll need

  • 4-quart pot
  • wooden spoon
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • ladle
  • grater

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