Description
Experience the ultimate comfort with Pastina Soup, a classic Italian dish perfect for cold days. This simple yet flavorful soup features tiny pasta cooked in a savory chicken broth, with delicate strands of egg and Parmesan cheese adding richness. Easy to prepare and wonderfully comforting, it’s a great choice for warming up on chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pastina (tiny pasta)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the pastina and cook until the pasta is tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg and Parmesan cheese together.
- Slowly pour the egg mixture into the pot, stirring continuously to create thin strands of cooked egg throughout the soup.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
This Pastina Soup is a comforting and easy-to-make dish, ideal for cold days or when you’re feeling under the weather. The combination of pastina, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese makes for a flavorful and heartwarming meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes