{"id":"ca4c30f5-a033-46f4-afa6-a26d1a79e4cf","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/ca4c30f5-a033-46f4-afa6-a26d1a79e4cf","source_url":"https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/quick-pastina-soup/","title":"Quick Pastina Soup","description":"With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can make this cozy Pastina Soup to share with the kids in under 30 minutes. Look for little star "pastina" pasta in the pasta aisle.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Pastina-Soup-6-horiz.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 tablespoon olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"½ cup minced celery ((about 1 stalk, ends discarded))","item":"minced celery ((about 1 stalk, ends discarded))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup minced carrot ((about 1 carrot, ends discarded))","item":"minced carrot ((about 1 carrot, ends discarded))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup minced onion ((about 1 small onion peeled and ends discarded))","item":"minced onion ((about 1 small onion peeled and ends discarded))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 quart reduced-sodium chicken broth","item":"reduced-sodium chicken broth","quantity":1,"unit":"quart"},{"text":"1 cup pastina","item":"pastina","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup frozen petite peas","item":"frozen petite peas","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup grated Parmesan cheese","item":"grated Parmesan cheese","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest ((optional))","item":"fresh lemon zest ((optional))","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"salt and pepper to taste ((optional))","item":"salt and pepper to taste ((optional))"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Add the olive oil to a medium pot over medium heat. When warm, add the celery, carrot, and onion. Stir to coat and cook for 2 minutes, or until just starting to soften."},{"number":2,"text":"Add the broth and raise the heat to high. When the broth starts to boil, turn down the heat to medium so it simmers."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the pasta. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally."},{"number":4,"text":"Stir in the peas, Parmesan, and lemon zest, if using."},{"number":5,"text":"Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:53:11.256563+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:53:11.256563+00:00"}