Easy Cozy Italian Pastina Soup
Warm up with Cozy Italian Pastina Soup This easy comforting soup is familyapproved and ready in 30 minutes tested in my Texas kitchen Get the recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup pastina pasta (stelline or other small shape)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Don’t let it brown! The goal is to soften the onion and bring out its sweetness.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the pastina pasta. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 6-8 minutes, or until the pastina is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and butter until melted and well combined. The soup should be creamy and slightly thickened.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on the side.
Notes
This recipe for Italian pastina soup is a hug in a bowl, perfect for weeknights and guaranteed to bring a smile to your family’s faces.
Find it online: https://familiesrecipes.com/italian-pastina-soup/