Description
Warm your soul with this Easy Pastina Soup, a delightful blend of wholesome vegetables and tiny pasta that promises comfort in every spoonful. Perfect for family dinners or as a soothing remedy when feeling under the weather, this creamy soup not only warms you from the inside out but also cleverly incorporates hidden nutrients that even picky eaters will love. With its rich, flavorful broth and smooth texture, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for any occasion — and it’s simple enough to whip up on busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10.5 cups water or organic unsalted vegetable broth
- 1 yellow onion, halved
- 2 celery ribs, halved
- 3 carrots, peeled
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup pastina (or any small pasta)
- Grated Parmigiano for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat water or broth over high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer semi-covered for about 45 minutes until vegetables are soft.
- Transfer cooked vegetables to a blender with two ladles of broth and blend until smooth. Return to the pot.
- In a separate small pot, boil pastina according to package instructions until al dente.
- Serve by adding pastina to bowls and pouring hot broth over it. Garnish with grated Parmigiano if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg