Description
A comforting and flavorful Italian Pastina Soup recipe that features delicate egg ribbons in a savory chicken broth base, perfect for chilly days or when you need a cozy meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¾ cup pastina (or other small pasta like acini di pepe)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the pastina and cook according to the package instructions (usually 5–7 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is tender, lower the heat to a gentle simmer and stir in the butter.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg and Parmesan cheese together. Slowly drizzle the egg mixture into the soup while stirring continuously to create delicate egg ribbons.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- This comforting soup is perfect for cold days or when you’re feeling under the weather.
- For a heartier version, stir in cooked chicken or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
