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Italian Pastina Soup

A comforting and hearty Italian soup made with tiny pasta and vegetables, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 cup spinach fresh, chopped
Broth
  • 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
Pasta
  • 1 cup pastina or any small pasta
Finishing Touches
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Cook the Soup
  1. Pour in the vegetable broth and add oregano, basil, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add pastina and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes.
Finish the Soup
  1. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Serve
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

This soup can be customized with different vegetables or proteins as desired.

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