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Easy pastina soup recipe.
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Pastina Soup Recipe

Pastina soup made with tiny pasta, veggies, chicken broth, and a squeeze of lemon. A quick 20-minute meal with 5 minutes prep.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1 medium carrot peeled and finely diced
  • 1 celery stalk finely diced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¾ cup uncooked pastina or Acini di Pepe
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • 1 small lemon zest and juice
  • Chopped Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.
  • Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  • Add the pastina and cook according to package directions, about 12–15 minutes, or until tender.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Serve warm, topped with extra Parmesan and chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

  • My Top Tip: Cut even-sized vegetables. This helps everything cook at the same rate, especially since some veggies (like carrots) take longer than others.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4–5 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through.
  • Freezing: The soup will last in the freezer for up to 3 months. I recommend freezing the soup without the pastina so it doesn't get mushy. I also recommend freezing it in individual portions for easier thawing. Thaw in the fridge overnight, reheat on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through, and serve with fresh pastina.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 454mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2669IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg

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