Description
A comforting and simple Italian Pastina Soup recipe that is packed with vegetables and flavor. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
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Pastina Pasta:
- 1 cup pastina pasta (stelline shape)
Vegetables:
- 1 brown onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery sticks
- 4 garlic cloves
Broth and Seasonings:
- 6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional – 1 bay leaf and 1 parmesan rind
Garnish (optional):
- Chopped parsley
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Roughly chop the vegetables: Onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
- Check vegetable tenderness: Ensure they are soft. Remove bay leaf and rind, then strain out the vegetables.
- Blend vegetables: Combine cooked vegetables with water in a blender until smooth.
- Combine blended mixture: Add it back to the pot with broth. Adjust seasoning. Bring to a boil.
- Add pastina pasta: Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley, parmesan, and olive oil. Enjoy!
Pour the broth into a large pot and add the chopped vegetables, bay leaf, and parmesan rind. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for approximately 20 minutes.
Notes
- A low-sodium vegetable broth has been used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 201 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 34mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.02g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.05g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
