Pastina Soup
The Best Pastina Soup is a cozy homemade soup filled with soft pasta, blended vegetables, and rich Parmesan flavor perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
6 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 1/2 cups acini di pepe, orzo, or ditalini pasta
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
Simmer the vegetables
In a Dutch oven or large stockpot, bring the vegetable broth to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
Cook the vegetables
Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook for 20–25 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and tender.
Purée the soup
Stir in 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and velvety.
Tip: If you don’t have an immersion blender, allow the soup to cool slightly and blend it in batches using a standard blender.
Cook the pasta
Bring the blended soup back to a boil and add the pastina (acini di pepe, orzo, or ditalini). Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 9–11 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
Serve
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and the remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.
Notes
Pastina refers to very small pasta shapes traditionally used in Italian soups.
You can substitute chicken broth for a richer flavor if desired.
Add spinach or kale at the end for extra nutrients.
Leftovers may thicken as the pasta absorbs broth; add a little extra broth when reheating.
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