Description
This pastina soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days or when you need a warm, soothing meal. Made with a simple broth, tiny pasta, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese, this recipe is quick, easy, and full of nostalgic flavors. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s a delicious way to bring warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chicken, vegetable, or beef broth
- 1.5 cups pastina pasta (small pasta shapes)
- 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: In a large pot, bring the broth to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Cook the Pastina: Add the pastina pasta and stir occasionally to prevent clumping. Let it cook for 6-8 minutes, or until soft and tender.
- Add the Tomatoes: In the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, add the halved cherry tomatoes to the pot. This will soften them and enhance the soup’s natural sweetness.
- Season the Soup: Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Serve with Parmesan: Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese over each serving.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Add chopped parsley for a fresh touch, then serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade broth.
- Add a whisked egg while stirring for a creamy egg drop-style pastina soup.
- For extra protein, mix in shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat with a little extra broth to loosen the pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired