Description
A comforting and flavorful Italian Pastina Soup recipe that is simple to make and perfect for any occasion. This soup features tiny pasta in a rich chicken broth base, with a creamy egg and Parmesan mixture stirred in for added richness.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup pastina (such as acini di pepe or stelline)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring Broth to Boil: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
- Cook Pastina: Add the pastina to the boiling broth and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Add Butter: Reduce heat to low and stir in the unsalted butter.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk the egg and Parmesan cheese together.
- Combine Egg Mixture: Slowly drizzle the egg mixture into the soup while stirring continuously to create ribbons.
- Season and Garnish: Season with salt and pepper, then ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- This soup is a comforting dish, perfect for cold days or when feeling under the weather.
- For a heartier version, consider adding shredded chicken or cooked vegetables like carrots or spinach.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
