Description
Warm Italian pastina soup nestles comforting vegetables and delicate pasta in a luscious broth. Nourishing ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a soul-soothing meal you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred, or chicken broth)
- 1 cup pastina pasta (preferably stelline shape)
- 1 brown onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery sticks
- 4 cloves garlic
Seasoning and Spices:
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- 1 parmesan rind (optional)
Garnish (optional):
- Chopped parsley
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Gather and chop onion, carrots, celery, and garlic into rustic, uneven pieces, focusing on releasing their aromatic essence rather than achieving perfect uniformity.
- Transfer vegetable broth into a spacious cooking vessel, introducing the roughly chopped vegetables, fragrant bay leaf, and optional parmesan rind to infuse depth and complexity.
- Allow the mixture to gently simmer, developing rich flavors over medium heat for approximately 20 minutes, ensuring vegetables become supremely tender.
- Delicately remove bay leaf and parmesan rind, then carefully strain the cooked vegetables while preserving the flavorful broth.
- Transform the tender vegetables into a silky, smooth puree using a blender, incorporating a splash of water to achieve an optimal consistency.
- Reunite the velvety vegetable puree with the reserved broth, whisking to create a harmonious liquid base.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then introduce pastina pasta, stirring intermittently to prevent clumping and ensure even cooking.
- Allow pasta to simmer for 5-6 minutes until perfectly al dente, absorbing the vegetable-infused liquid.
- Elegantly ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, embellishing with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, delicate parmesan cheese shavings, and a graceful drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Notes
- Versatile Meal Perfect for Chilly Days: This hearty vegetable pastina soup warms you up and provides a comforting, nutritious meal packed with vegetables and delicate pasta.
- Blending Magic Transforms Texture: Pureeing the cooked vegetables creates a smooth, creamy base without adding heavy cream, making it a lighter yet satisfying option.
- Quick and Easy Preparation: From chopping to serving, this recipe takes under 40 minutes, ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute meal planning.
- Flexible Ingredient Swaps: Substitute pastina with other small pasta shapes like orzo or stelline if unavailable, and use vegetable or chicken broth based on preference.
- Boost Nutrition Effortlessly: The combination of mixed vegetables offers a rich blend of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, making it a wholesome one-pot meal.
- Smart Storage Solution: Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days, and the soup reheats beautifully, maintaining its creamy consistency and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg