Description
Cozy Pastina Soup is the ultimate Italian comfort food that envelops you in warmth and flavor with each spoonful. This delightful dish features tiny pasta simmered in a savory chicken broth, complemented by fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. Perfect for chilly nights or when you’re under the weather, Cozy Pastina Soup is a nostalgic recipe that brings families together around the dinner table. Quick and easy to prepare, this soup transforms simple ingredients into a heartwarming meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pastina
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon agar-agar (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onion, carrot, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Infuse with garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add broth: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Cook the pastina: Add pastina to the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Season: Adjust salt and pepper to taste; optionally stir in dissolved agar-agar if a thicker soup is desired.
- Garnish: Stir in chopped parsley just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg