Description
Italian Penicillin: Pastina Soup is a comforting, healing soup made with tiny pasta, aromatic vegetables, and savory broth. This soothing dish is perfect for when you’re feeling under the weather or simply craving a warm, nourishing bowl.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup pastina pasta (or orzo, acini di pepe)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: lemon juice or grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery until softened and fragrant.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in pastina and cook 5–7 minutes until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Add shredded chicken or soft-boiled egg for extra protein.
- Use thyme or basil for herbal variety.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Swirl in cream or milk for a creamy variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
