Classic Italian Pastina Soup: A Cozy Bowl of Comfort
The recipe's name is Italian Pastina Soup Description: This Italian Pastina soup is able to relax your soul by providing a simple soup that is like a hug in bowl. It's ready in just 25 minutes, and is both healthy and filling and is a good option for a quick and warm dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pastina pasta e.g., stelline
- 1 onion brown cut into pieces
- 2 carrots that have been chopped
- 2 celery sticks cut into pieces
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- Black pepper and salt to taste
- Optional Optional: 1 bay leaf 1 parmesan rind
- Optional garnish Optional garnishes: chopped parsley grated Parmesan cheese sprinkle of olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pan add the vegetable broth, and make sure to bring the broth up to a low simmer.
- Add the chopped onions, carrots along with celery, minced garlic, bay leaves (if with) to the pot. Add the black and salt.
- Cover the pot with water and let the stew simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
- Take the bay leaf and parmesan rind (if employed) out of the pan. Utilizing a spoon with a slotted handle to strain all the vegetables that have been cooked.
- Blend the cooked vegetables using 1 cup water till it is smooth. Blend the vegetables using an immersion blender or a blender for this process.
- The blended mixture is returned to the pot, stirring it thoroughly. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
- The soup should be brought back up to an unbeatable boil before adding the pasta. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid sticking.
- Once the pastina has reached at an al dente stage, serve it hot and garnish with chopped parsley pieces, grated Parmesan cheese, and dollop of olive oil.
Notes
- Stir the soup continuously to keep pastina from sticking.
- Do not overcook the pasta It usually takes about 5 to 7 minutes.
- To add more flavor, add an rind of parmesan during the simmering.