PrintItalian Pastina Soup
A simple and comforting Italian soup with tiny pasta, perfect for chilly days or when you need a soothing meal.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup pastina
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the pastina and cook according to package directions, usually about 5-7 minutes, until al dente.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use homemade chicken broth.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for brightness.
- This soup is a great base; feel free to add cooked shredded chicken or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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