Description
A simple, soul-warming soup made with tender pastina pasta, aromatic veggies, and rich Parmesan flavor. Perfect for chilly days or when you need a comforting, quick-to-make meal.
Ingredients
2 yellow or white onions, roughly chopped
4 carrots, roughly chopped
4 celery sticks, roughly chopped
12 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 Parmesan rinds
2 cups pastina pasta (or acini di pepe, stelline, etc.)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt & pepper, to taste
4 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Simmer Base: In a large pot, combine onions, carrots, celery, broth, and Parmesan rinds. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 20–25 minutes.
Cook Pasta: Remove Parmesan rind, then stir in pastina. Cook until tender (about 6–8 minutes).
Finish with Cheese: Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and creamy.
Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 260 / Bowl
- Sugar: 4g / Bowl
- Fat: 8g / Bowl
- Carbohydrates: 34g / Bowl
- Protein: 12g / Bowl