Description
This nourishing healing pastina soup is a comforting and easy-to-make dish perfect for soothing the soul. Made with tender pastina pasta and a flavorful medley of sautéed vegetables simmered in low-sodium broth, it offers gentle nourishment and warmth in every bowl. Topped with fresh parsley and grated parmesan, this soup is an ideal comfort food for any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- ½ yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
Pasta
- ¾ cup pastina pasta
Seasoning and Garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for topping
- Optional: grated parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Heat the fat: Heat the butter or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add the finely chopped onion, diced carrot, and diced celery to the pot. Cook for 5–6 minutes until the vegetables soften and become fragrant, forming the flavorful base of the soup.
- Add the broth: Pour in the low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil, ensuring the flavors meld and the soup base is hot.
- Cook the pasta: Stir in the pastina pasta, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it cook gently for 8–10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and cooked through.
- Season the soup: Season the soup with salt and pepper to your preferred taste, adjusting as necessary to enhance the flavors.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with fresh chopped parsley and a sprinkle of grated parmesan if desired for extra aroma and richness. Serve warm and enjoy the comforting goodness.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and olive oil instead of butter.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like zucchini or spinach for added nutrition.
- Pastina cooks quickly, so watch carefully to avoid overcooking and a mushy texture.
- This soup freezes well; cool completely before storing in airtight containers.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for better flavor if topping the soup.
