Description

A comforting and quick Italian soup recipe, Pastina Soup is a simple yet flavorful dish perfect for any time you need a warm bowl of goodness. This soup features delicate egg ribbons in a savory chicken broth with tiny pastina pasta, finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh parsley.

Ingredients

For the soup:

6 cups chicken broth
¾ cup pastina pasta (such as Acini di Pepe or Stelline)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large egg
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

For garnish:

Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

In a medium pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.

Stir in the pastina and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 6–7 minutes, or until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the egg and mix in the grated Parmesan cheese.

Once the pastina is cooked, reduce the heat to low. Slowly drizzle the egg mixture into the soup, stirring constantly to create delicate egg ribbons.

Add the butter and stir until melted.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

You can add cooked shredded chicken or diced vegetables for a heartier version.
Substitute vegetable broth to make it vegetarian.
This soup is perfect for kids or anyone feeling under the weather.