Easy Pastina Soup
I love how simple and comforting Easy Pastina Soup is! Made with tiny pastina pasta and a rich, flavorful broth, this cozy dish comes together quickly and is perfect for chilly days or whenever you need a warm, soothing meal.
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken stock or bone broth
- 2-3 medium carrots
- 2 ribs celery
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 parmesan cheese rind
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 6 ounces stellette pasta
- parmesan cheese grated, optional garnish
- fresh parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Combine the chicken stock, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, parmesan cheese rind, salt, and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer with the lid on for 20-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are very soft.
- Remove and discard the thyme sprigs, bay leaf, and parmesan rind. Transfer the vegetables to a blender with about a third of the broth. Blend until smooth, being careful with hot liquids.
- Pour the pureed vegetables back into the pot and stir to combine. If using an immersion blender, blend directly in the pot until smooth.
- Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and divide into serving bowls.
- Ladle the soup over the pasta, then top with grated parmesan and fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- High-quality broth makes a huge difference. Use homemade chicken broth or a premium store-bought version.
- The parmesan rind is key to adding deep, savory flavor—don’t skip it if you can find one.
- A little lemon juice or apple cider vinegar balances the flavors and brightens the soup.
- Cooking the pasta separately prevents it from soaking up too much broth and getting mushy. Store the pasta and soup separately as well.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 10gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 373mgPotassium: 439mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3468IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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