Description
A comforting and simple Italian soup recipe, Pastina Soup is a delicious dish made with tiny star-shaped pasta, flavorful chicken broth, and a rich Parmesan and egg mixture. Perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup pastina (tiny star-shaped pasta)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring the broth to a boil: In a medium pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil.
- Cook the pastina: Add the pastina to the broth and cook until tender, following package directions.
- Prepare the egg mixture: Whisk together the egg and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
- Add the egg mixture: Slowly drizzle the egg mixture into the soup while stirring continuously to create thin strands.
- Finish the soup: Stir in the butter until melted, season with salt and pepper, then ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Notes:
- You can use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for a touch of brightness.
- For extra richness, stir in an additional tablespoon of Parmesan before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
