Pastina Soup

Name: Pastina Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion, finely diced; 2 carrots, finely diced; 2 celery stalks, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup pastina pasta; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

A classic Italian comfort dish featuring tiny pasta cooked in savory vegetable broth with diced aromatics. Whisked egg and Parmesan cheese create a rich, soothing finish.

30 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely diced
2 carrots, finely diced
2 celery stalks, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups vegetable broth
1 cup pastina pasta
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 finely diced yellow onion, 2 finely diced carrots, and 2 finely diced celery stalks, then cook for 6 minutes until tender.
3

Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Pour in 6 cups vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
5

Add 1 cup pastina pasta and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until pasta is tender.
6

Whisk together 1 beaten egg and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese in a small bowl, then slowly pour into simmering soup while stirring continuously to create silky strands.
7

Remove from heat and serve warm.

Questions

Can I make Pastina Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Pastina Soup gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup pastina pasta. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Pastina Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Pastina Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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