Italian Pastina Soup: Discover the Secret Flavor Boost!
A comforting and flavorful Italian soup made with tiny pasta, vegetables, and broth, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pastina
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and dried oregano, cooking for an additional minute.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the pastina and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth.
- Add cooked chicken for extra protein if desired.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg