Description
Classic Italian Pastina Soup is the perfect quick comfort food, made with tiny pasta, rich chicken broth, and a delicate egg-Parmesan mixture. This simple yet satisfying dish is ready in just 15 minutes and ideal for family meals or cozy nights in. Serve with crusty bread for the ultimate Italian comfort experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pastina (tiny pasta, like stars or orzo)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add pastina and cook according to the package directions until tender.
- While the pastina cooks, whisk together the egg, Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Once pastina is done, reduce heat to low. Stir in the butter until melted.
- Slowly pour the egg mixture into the soup while stirring continuously, forming delicate ribbons of cooked egg.
- Cook for an additional minute, ensuring the egg is fully set.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread for extra comfort.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with additional broth if necessary.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Classic Italian Pastina Soup, pastina soup, quick comfort food, Italian soup recipe, 15-minute meal