Pastina Soup Recipe

Here’s a simple and comforting recipe for Pastina Soup:

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken broth (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 cup pastina (tiny pasta shapes like stars)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Boil the Broth: In a medium-sized pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Cook the Pastina: Once the broth is boiling, add the pastina. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pastina is tender. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
3. Prepare the Egg Mixture: While the pastina is cooking, beat the egg in a small bowl and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
4. Add the Egg Mixture: Once the pastina is cooked, reduce the heat to low. Slowly drizzle the egg mixture into the soup, stirring constantly to create thin, cooked strands of egg (similar to egg drop soup).
5. Add Butter and Season: Stir in the butter until it melts and is well incorporated. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot.

Tips

• Chicken Broth: Homemade chicken broth will provide a richer flavor, but store-bought is convenient and works well.
• Pastina: If you can’t find pastina, you can use other small pasta shapes like orzo or acini di pepe.
• Additions: For extra nutrition, you can add finely chopped vegetables (like carrots, celery, or spinach) to the broth before adding the pastina.

Enjoy your comforting bowl of pastina soup!