Description
Pastina Soup is the ultimate comfort food—tiny star-shaped pasta simmered in savory broth, finished with Parmesan, butter, and fresh herbs. Quick, cozy, and nostalgic.
Ingredients
- Chicken Broth: 4 cups
- Pastina (Star Pasta): ½ cup
- Egg: 1, whisked (optional)
- Parmesan Cheese: ¼ cup, finely grated
- Butter: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Black Pepper: ¼ teaspoon
- Fresh Parsley: 1 tablespoon, chopped
Instructions
- Heat chicken broth in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add pastina and salt. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk egg and slowly drizzle into the pot while stirring to create ribbons (optional).
- Stir in butter and pepper. Simmer for another 1–2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add Parmesan and parsley.
- Ladle into bowls and serve warm.
Notes
- Use high-quality or homemade broth for best flavor.
- Stir constantly when adding egg to create delicate strands.
- Add extra broth when reheating to loosen texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pastina soup, Italian comfort food, star pasta soup, quick soup, easy broth soup