Description
A comforting and simple soup made with small pasta, vegetables, and chicken broth, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely diced
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup uncooked pastina or Acini di Pepe
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Zest and juice of 1 small lemon
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat.
- Add the finely diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sprinkle in the salt and pepper, and sauté for about 5-6 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the uncooked pastina and cook according to package directions, usually around 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once cooked, turn off the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and juice.
- Ladle the soup into warm bowls and top with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For added comfort, pair with crusty bread or a grilled cheese sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: soup, pastina, comfort food, easy recipe, vegetarian