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Italian Pastina Soup Recipe

Italian Pastina Soup Recipe
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A comforting and hearty Italian Pastina Soup featuring a creamy vegetable base, tender pastina pasta, and rich Parmesan flavors. This simple, rustic soup is perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 1 yellow or white onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 carrots, roughly chopped
  • 2 celery sticks, roughly chopped

Broth & Flavoring

  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 Parmesan rind
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Pasta & Cheese

  • 1 cup pastina pasta (or other small pasta like acini di pepe or stelline)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Chop the onion, carrots, and celery roughly; there is no need to be precise as they will be blended later.
  2. Cook the Vegetables: Add the chopped vegetables, broth, and Parmesan rind to a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until the vegetables become tender.
  4. Blend the Vegetables: Using a strainer, remove the vegetables from the broth and transfer them into a blender with ½ to 1 cup of the broth. Alternatively, use an immersion blender in another pot to purée. Blend until smooth, taking care when working with hot liquids.
  5. Combine and Cook Pasta: Pour the puréed vegetables back into the broth pot and add the pastina pasta. Simmer gently for 7-9 minutes until the pasta is tender and cooked.
  6. Season: Turn off the heat, then season the soup by stirring in grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to taste.
  7. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use vegetable broth to keep this soup vegetarian.
  • Small pasta like acini di pepe or stelline are good substitutes if pastina is not available.
  • The Parmesan rind adds depth of flavor; save them from Parmesan wedges for soups and stews.
  • Be cautious when blending hot liquids to avoid splashing and burns.
  • For a dairy-free option, omit the Parmesan rind and cheese and use nutritional yeast as a garnish.

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