Italian Pastina Soup (Simple Vegetable Soup in 25 Minutes)
Indulge in the warmth of Italian Pastina Soup, a delightful and nourishing vegetable soup that comes together in just 25 minutes. This comforting dish features tiny pasta and a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy lunches. Packed with nutrients and easily customizable, you can adjust the ingredients to fit your taste preferences. Whether you’re serving it as a light meal or alongside crusty bread, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pastina pasta
- 1 brown onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery sticks
- 4 garlic cloves
- 6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roughly chop the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
- In a large pot, combine the vegetable broth and chopped vegetables; season with salt and black pepper. Simmer covered for about 20 minutes over medium-high heat.
- Once vegetables are tender, strain them out using a slotted spoon or colander; blend with ½ cup water until smooth.
- Return the blended mixture to the pot with broth; bring to a boil.
- Add pastina pasta and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until al dente.
- Serve hot, garnished with optional chopped parsley, grated cheese, or olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg