Description
A comforting and easy-to-make Pastina Soup recipe that features delicate pasta in a flavorful chicken broth base with hints of Parmesan and a velvety egg ribbon finish. This Italian classic is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 6 cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup pastina pasta (such as acini di pepe or stelline)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil Broth: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cook Pasta: Add the pastina and cook for 5-6 minutes until tender.
- Add Butter: Reduce heat to low and stir in butter until melted.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: Beat the egg with Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
- Combine: Slowly drizzle the egg mixture into the soup, stirring constantly to create ribbons.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a heartier meal, add shredded chicken or sautéed vegetables.
- Vegetable broth can be used for a vegetarian option.
- 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: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
