Pastina soup

Pastina Soup is a simple, comforting Italian soup made with tiny pasta called pastina. It’s often given to kids or people who are sick because it’s warm, gentle on the stomach, and very easy to digest. 🍲

Basic Pastina Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

• ½ cup pastina (tiny pasta stars or dots)

• 1 egg (optional but traditional)

• 2–3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil

• Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil in a pot.

2. Add the pastina and cook according to package instructions (usually 4–6 minutes).

3. Reduce heat. If using an egg, beat it in a small bowl and slowly stir it into the soup while mixing (this makes silky egg ribbons).

4. Add butter and Parmesan cheese.

5. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve warm. It should be slightly creamy and very comforting.

Optional Add-ins

• Shredded chicken

• Finely chopped carrots or spinach

• Garlic sautéed in olive oil

• A squeeze of lemon for brightness

💡 Tip: For the creamiest “Italian grandma style” pastina, cook the pasta directly in the broth until it absorbs some liquid.

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