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Italian Pastina Soup

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A delightful and comforting soup featuring small pasta, fresh vegetables, and savory broth, perfect for any day of the week.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pastina pasta (or other small pasta like acini di pepe)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
  • 1 medium carrot, finely diced
  • 1 celery stalk, finely diced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Finely dice the carrot and celery. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
  2. Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion for 2-3 minutes. Add carrot, celery, and garlic; cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Simmer the Soup: Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Add pastina and cook according to package instructions, about 6-8 minutes.
  4. Final Touches: Season with salt and pepper. Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  5. Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra cheese and parsley.

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition. You can also use different types of cheese for variation.

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