Pastina Soup

Warm up your meals with delicious pastina soup, the ultimate comfort food that's perfect for any occasion! This cozy recipe combines tiny pasta, fresh vegetables, and flavorful broth for a heartwarming dish you can whip up in just 30 minutes. Learn how to customize it for dietary needs and explore variations that make it your own. Don't miss out—click through to discover the full pastina soup recipe and start cooking your way to comfort today!

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Ingredients

1 cup pastina (tiny pasta)

6 cups vegetable broth

1 medium onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 medium carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

1 cup fresh spinach, chopped

1/2 cup peas (fresh or frozen)

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep the Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften and the onion becomes translucent.

Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, making sure not to burn it.

Pour in Broth: Add the vegetable broth to the pot and bring to a boil.

Cook Pastina: Once boiling, add the pastina and dried thyme. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the pastina is cooked al dente.

Mix in Spinach and Peas: Stir in the chopped spinach and peas, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and peas are heated through.

Season the Soup: Add salt, pepper, and lemon zest to enhance the flavors. Stir to combine.

Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, topping with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 10 mins | 20 mins | 4 servings

- Presentation Tips: Serve the soup in rustic bowls and sprinkle additional Parmesan on top. A drizzle of olive oil can also enhance the look before serving.