Pastina Soup Recipe: The Best Comforting Italian Penicillin Soup
A warm and comforting Italian penicillin soup made with tiny pasta, perfect for cold days.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 1 cup pastina
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then add the pastina and cook according to package instructions.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the bay leaf and serve hot.
Notes
- This soup can be topped with grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Add spinach or kale for a nutritious boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Pastina Soup, Italian Soup, Comfort Food