Description
Italian Pastina Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish made with tiny pasta, broth, and simple ingredients. It’s a traditional Italian remedy often enjoyed during colder months or when feeling under the weather.
Ingredients
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- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup pastina pasta
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
- Add the pastina and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pastina is tender, reduce the heat to low and stir in the butter until melted.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg with the Parmesan cheese.
- Slowly drizzle the egg mixture into the soup while stirring constantly to create egg strands.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- You can add cooked chicken or vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Adjust the thickness by using more or less broth as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 75mg