Description
A comforting and hearty Italian soup made with pastina, fresh vegetables, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow or white onion (roughly chopped)
- 2 carrots (roughly chopped)
- 2 celery sticks (roughly chopped)
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 Parmesan rind
- 1 cup pastina pasta (or other small pasta like acini di pepe or stelline)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped; optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop the vegetables roughly and add them to a large pot with the broth and Parmesan rind. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the vegetables with a strainer and blend them with ½-1 cup of the broth until smooth.
- Pour the pureed veggies back into the pot and add the pastina. Simmer for 7-9 minutes until the pasta is cooked.
- Turn off the heat, season with Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to taste. Serve topped with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
Feel free to sauté the onions in olive oil for extra sweetness. Adjust seasoning based on the broth used.
