Pastina Soup {Minestrina}
Delicious, flavorful and quick to make Italian Pastina soup with minimal ingredients is pure comfort food for all ages, anytime of the year.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 4 oz pastina any tiny pasta shape
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 Parmareggio triangles or other creamy cheese wedges
- Parmesan cheese grated
- Extra virgin olive oil or butter
- Rosemary sprig optional for decoration
Instructions
- Bring chicken broth to boil, add pastina. Cook for 2-7 minutes depending on the shape you’ve chosen. Check pastina cooking time on the package.
- Pour pastina with broth in a soup bowl. Add creamy cheese wedges, a splash of extra virgin olive oil and some grated Parmesan cheese if you like.
- Garnish with a small rosemary sprig (optional)
- Serve hot!
Notes
You can use any type from orzo pastina, stelline or star pastina (most favorite) to farfalline and even small ditalini pasta.