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Italian Pastina Soup

A comforting and hearty Italian soup made with tiny pasta, vegetables, and broth, perfect for any time of the year.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 cup pastina tiny pasta
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated, for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Soup Base
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery, cooking for another 5 minutes.
Cook the Soup
  1. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
  2. Add the pastina and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8 minutes.
  3. Season with salt and black pepper, then stir in the chopped spinach until wilted.
Serve
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

This soup can be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins.

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