Description
Comforting pastina soup warms hearts with its simple Italian charm, offering a nostalgic embrace of childhood memories. Delicate pasta pearls dance in a silky broth, inviting you to savor each spoonful of pure, homemade comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (946 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (237 ml) pastina
- 1 egg
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat, releasing the aromatic essence of minced garlic until fragrant.
- Cascade chicken broth into the pot, elevating the liquid to a vigorous boil.
- Introduce pastina pasta, allowing it to dance and soften in the bubbling broth for 5-7 minutes until perfectly tender.
- Whisk egg and Parmesan cheese together in a separate bowl, creating a smooth, creamy mixture.
- Gently stream the egg combination into the simmering soup, stirring constantly to transform the eggs into delicate, silky strands that weave through the liquid.
- Calibrate the flavor profile with a delicate balance of salt and pepper, adjusting to personal preference.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, optionally adorning with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by using homemade chicken broth for a richer, more authentic taste.
- Prevent egg scrambling by tempering the egg mixture with a small amount of hot broth before adding to the pot.
- Customize the soup by adding diced vegetables like carrots or celery for extra nutrition and texture.
- Make it vegetarian by substituting chicken broth with vegetable broth and using nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg