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Italian Pastina Soup

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A comforting and nutritious Italian soup made with small pasta and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pastina pasta (or acini di pepe)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 medium carrot, finely diced
  • 1 celery stalk, finely diced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients and prepare by finely dicing the carrot and celery, chopping the onion, and mincing the garlic.
  2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced carrot, celery, and onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic, salt, and pepper, cooking for another minute.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add the pastina pasta and simmer according to package instructions (about 5-7 minutes).
  4. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Turn off the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Let it sit for a few minutes to thicken, if desired.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley. Serve warm.

Notes

For a creamier soup, add a splash of heavy cream after cooking. Feel free to experiment with different vegetables or use homemade broth for richer flavor.

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