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Quick Pastina Soup Recipe

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A comforting and quick Pastina Soup featuring tender vegetables, petite pasta, peas, and Parmesan cheese, simmered in flavorful chicken broth. This easy 30-minute recipe makes a perfect warm meal that’s simple to prepare and delicious.

Ingredients

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup minced celery (about 1 stalk, ends discarded)
  • ½ cup minced carrot (about 1 carrot, ends discarded)
  • ½ cup minced onion (about 1 small onion, peeled and ends discarded)

Soup Base

  • 1 quart reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup pastina (small pasta)
  • 1 cup frozen petite peas

Finishing Touches

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil and sauté vegetables: Add the olive oil to a medium pot over medium heat. When the oil is warm, add the minced celery, carrot, and onion. Stir well to coat the veggies with oil and cook for about 2 minutes until they start to soften but remain crisp.
  2. Add broth and bring to a boil: Pour in the reduced-sodium chicken broth and increase the heat to high. Allow the broth to come to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium so the soup gently simmers.
  3. Cook pastina: Add the pastina pasta to the simmering broth. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and cook for about 8 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
  4. Add peas and cheese: Stir in the frozen petite peas, grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest if using. Allow the peas to heat through and the cheese to melt slightly into the soup.
  5. Season and serve: Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as desired. Serve the soup warm for a cozy meal.

Notes

  • Using reduced-sodium broth allows better control over the saltiness of the soup.
  • Frozen petite peas can be substituted with fresh peas if available.
  • Lemon zest is optional but adds a bright, fresh flavor to balance the richness of the cheese.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit the Parmesan or use a vegetarian cheese alternative.

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