Description
Warm up your dinner table with this Easy Pastina Soup, a delightful and nourishing dish that brings comfort to chilly evenings or when you need a little pick-me-up. This creamy soup features small pasta and blended vegetables in a flavorful broth, making it perfect for even the pickiest eaters. With its smooth texture and mild taste, it’s an ideal meal for families and a great option for meal prep throughout the week. Customize it with your favorite herbs or veggies to create a unique dish that suits your taste. Enjoy a bowl of warmth whenever you need it!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10.5 cups water or organic unsalted veggie broth
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 celery ribs
- 3 carrots
- 4 garlic cloves
- Salt (to taste)
- 1 cup pastina (or small pasta shape)
- Grated Parmigiano cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine water or broth, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, semi-cover the pot, and simmer for about 45 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the veggies to a blender with two ladles of broth. Blend until smooth.
- Return the blended mixture to the pot and stir well.
- In a separate small pot, cook pastina according to package instructions until al dente.
- Serve by adding cooked pastina to bowls and pouring hot broth over it. Garnish with grated Parmigiano.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg