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An extreme close-up of creamy pastina soup, showing the texture of the small stelline pasta and melted parmesan cheese.

Pastina Soup Recipe (The Ultimate Comfort Food)

This quick and easy Pastina Soup recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Made with just 5 simple ingredients in under 15 minutes, this classic Italian dish is perfect for a soothing and restorative meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1/2 cup pastina pasta such as stelline or acini di pepe
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Saucepan
  • 1 Cheese grater

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the pastina pasta to the boiling broth. Cook according to package directions, typically 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender.
  3. Once the pasta is cooked, reduce the heat to low. Stir in the unsalted butter and freshly grated Parmesan cheese until they are completely melted and the soup becomes creamy.
  4. Season with salt and a generous amount of freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Quality Ingredients: Use a high-quality broth and grate your own Parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
Serve Immediately: The soup thickens as it stands, so it's best enjoyed fresh.
Reheating: To reheat, add a splash of broth to the soup to loosen it as you warm it on the stove.