Pastina Soup
A comforting Italian soup with tiny pasta stars
Ingredients
Instructions
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Sauté the vegetablesHeat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until the vegetables have softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Prepare the brothPour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf and dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Cook the pastinaOnce the broth has simmered, add the pastina to the pot. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
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Add the chickenIf using, add the shredded chicken to the soup and continue to simmer until the chicken is heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
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Finish and serveRemove the bay leaf. Stir in the fresh chopped parsley. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top each serving with a sprinkle of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Serve immediately with crusty Italian bread on the side if desired.
Nutritional Information
230
Calories
per serving
15
Protein
g per serving
27
Carbohydrates
g per serving
8
Total Fat
g per serving
2.5
Saturated Fat
g per serving
1.5
Fiber
g per serving
3
Sugar
g per serving
720
Sodium
mg per serving
12
Vitamin C
% daily value
10
Iron
% daily value
Pastina Soup is Also Known As
Minestra di Pastina, Italian Star Soup, Brodo con Pastina, Chicken Pastina Soup or Pastina in Brodo
