Pastina Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 small onion (finely diced)
• 1 medium carrot (peeled and finely diced)
• 1 celery stalk (finely diced)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• ¾ cup uncooked pastina ( or Acini di Pepe)
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
• 1 small lemon (zest and juice)
• Chopped Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.

2. 2

   Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil.

3. 3

   Add the pastina and cook according to package directions, about 12–15 minutes, or until tender.

4. 4

   Turn off the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Serve warm, topped with extra Parmesan and chopped fresh parsley.