Pastina Soup
Pastina Soup is the ultimate Italian comfort food. It's nutrient packed, super easy to make, and made with simple ingredients. It's a perfect meal for any night of the week- even kids will love it!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow or white onion (1 small onion) diced
- 1 cup peeled carrots diced
- 1 cup celery (about 2 stalks) diced
- 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup pastina
- 1 2-inch parmesan rind
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large pot to medium heat. Add olive oil, onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for a few minutes until the onion is softened.
- Add chicken broth, water, parmesan cheese rind, and boil.
- Add pastina and cook for about 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are completely cooked and soft. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Remove parmesan cheese rind and top with more parmesan cheese and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice (optional). Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!