Description
A comforting and easy Pastina Soup recipe that combines tiny star pasta with a flavorful chicken broth base, enriched with egg ribbons and Parmesan cheese. This Italian-inspired soup is quick to make and perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup pastina (tiny star pasta)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil. Stir in the pastina and cook according to package directions, usually 5–7 minutes, until tender.
- While the pastina is cooking, beat the egg in a small bowl and mix in the Parmesan cheese. Once the pastina is fully cooked, reduce the heat to low.
- Slowly drizzle the egg mixture into the soup while stirring constantly to create soft egg ribbons. Stir in the butter, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- You can also add a handful of baby spinach or cooked shredded chicken for more nutrition.
- Adjust the cheese and butter to your taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
