Italian Pastina Soup (Simple Vegetable Soup in 25 Minutes)
Experience the warmth and comfort of Italian Pastina Soup, a delightful vegetable soup that can be prepared in just 25 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re in need of a soothing meal, this soup features tender pastina pasta enveloped in a flavorful vegetable broth. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, it’s a dish that brings nourishment and satisfaction to the table. Whether enjoyed as a light lunch or paired with your favorite bread for dinner, this recipe will quickly become a go-to in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 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 or chicken broth (low-sodium)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 bay leaf, chopped parsley, grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Roughly chop the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
- In a large pot, combine the vegetable broth with the chopped vegetables, bay leaf (if using), salt, and pepper. Simmer over medium-high heat for about 20 minutes.
- Check if the vegetables are tender; then strain out solids using a slotted spoon.
- Blend the cooked vegetables with ½ cup of water until smooth.
- Return the blended mixture to the pot with remaining broth; stir well.
- Bring to a boil and add pastina pasta, cooking for about 5-6 minutes until al dente.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 250g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg