{"id":"284ad49a-5fcf-4953-b483-da949222b6b1","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/284ad49a-5fcf-4953-b483-da949222b6b1","source_url":"https://www.themediterraneandish.com/pastina-soup/","title":"Pastina Soup","description":"This cozy Italian pastina soup combines tiny pasta with a savory chicken broth enriched with tender vegetables and a Parmesan rind. Finish each bowl with fresh parsley and plenty of grated Parmesan.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT35M","total_time":"PT40M","image_url":"https://www.themediterraneandish.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TMD-Pastina-Leads-04.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"6 cups low-sodium chicken broth","item":"low-sodium chicken broth","quantity":6,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 medium yellow onion, (sliced into large pieces)","item":"medium yellow onion,","quantity":1,"preparation":"sliced into large pieces"},{"text":"2 carrots, (peeled and cut into large pieces)","item":"carrots,","quantity":2,"preparation":"peeled and cut into large pieces"},{"text":"2 celery ribs, (cut into large pieces)","item":"celery ribs,","quantity":2,"preparation":"cut into large pieces"},{"text":"1 parmesan rind, (about 2 inches long)","item":"parmesan rind,","quantity":1,"preparation":"about 2 inches long"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"1 1/2 cup pastina (or any tiny pasta variety, like alphabet, orzo, or acini di pepe)","item":"pastina","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or any tiny pasta variety, like alphabet, orzo, or acini di pepe"},{"text":"1/4 cup finely chopped parsley leaves, (for garnish)","item":"finely chopped parsley leaves,","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"for garnish"},{"text":"Grated parmesan cheese, (for serving)","item":"Grated parmesan cheese,","preparation":"for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Simmer the broth. In a large pot with a lid, combine the chicken broth, onion, carrots, celery, Parmesan rind, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and cover. Simmer until the vegetables are very tender, 20 to 30 minutes."},{"number":2,"text":"Puree the vegetables. Remove and discard the Parmesan rind. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the vegetables to a food processor. Add a couple of ladlefuls of broth and blend until completely smooth. Scrape the pureed vegetables back into the pot and stir to combine."},{"number":3,"text":"Cook the pasta. Increase the heat to high and bring the broth to a boil. Stir in the pastina and cook according to the package directions, until tender. Remove the soup from the heat."},{"number":4,"text":"Finish and serve. Taste and add more salt if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and finish with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan. Serve hot."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:06:02.311561+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:06:02.311561+00:00"}