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A bowl of pastina soup garnished with cheese and herbs.

pastina soup recipe

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Warm up with our delicious pastina soup recipe! Easy to make and packed with flavor, this comforting dish is perfect for any day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 1 cup Pastina pasta Classic acini di pepe is a favorite.
Broth
  • 6 cups Vegetable broth Homemade or store-bought.
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Carrots Diced finely.
  • 1 stalk Celery Diced.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onion.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
Fats
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For sautéing.
Greens
  • 2 cups Spinach Fresh or frozen.
Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated.
Herbs
  • to taste Herbs (parsley or thyme) For garnish.

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot For cooking the soup.
  • 1 Cutting Board For chopping vegetables.
  • 1 Knife For dicing ingredients.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather your ingredients: pastina pasta, vegetable broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, olive oil, spinach, and Parmesan cheese.
Sautéing
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 diced carrot, and 1 diced celery stalk. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.
Adding Broth
  1. Pour in 6 cups of vegetable broth. Bring it to a gentle boil.
Cooking Pasta
  1. Once the broth is boiling, add 1 cup of pastina pasta. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
Adding Spinach
  1. Stir in 2 cups of fresh spinach during the last minute of cooking.
Seasoning
  1. Taste your soup and add salt and pepper as needed.
Serving
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Essential nutrition facts per serving:
Calories Fat Protein Carbs
200 5g 8g 30g