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Italian Pastina Soup

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4.2 from 78 reviews

A comforting Italian soup filled with tiny pasta and nutritious vegetables, perfect for chilly nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup pastina
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a lively boil.
  5. Add the pastina, dried basil, and oregano to the boiling broth.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes.
  7. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
  8. Serve the soup hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

You can use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option. It can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.

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