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Minestrina Italian Feel Better Soup

Minestrina, Italian Feel Better Soup, the Italian answer to Chicken Soup, fast, easy and delicious. Made with double cheese.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 557 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 cups small pasta cooked (ditaloni or any small pasta including cut up spaghetti)
  • 2 fresh mozzarella (cut into small cubes)
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for drizzling

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot of salted boiling water cook past al dente. Do not throw away the water. Or if you prefer you can cook the pasta in vegetable broth, either homemade or store bought or add the broth to the bowls instead of pasta water.
  2. In 3-4 soup bowls add some cubed fresh mozzarella, top with drained pasta and some pasta water or broth, top with more cubed mozzarella, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Serve immediately. Stir it up and enjoy!

Notes

  • To make homemade broth, in a large pot add a carrot and an onion peeled and cut in half, a celery stalk cut in two, a bay leaf, 2-3 pepper corns, 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of salt and 12 cups of water. If you want to make a beef broth then add a few pieces of meat (bone in is a good idea).
  • Bring it to a boil then lower the heat and simmer for about three hours. Stir occasionally and remove any foam that appears on the top of the broth. Pour the broth through a sieve, place it back in the pot, bring to a boil and cook the pasta or cook the pasta in water and instead of adding water to the bowls add broth. 
  • Any unused broth can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 4-5 days. It can also be frozen in freezer safe containers and will keep for up to 6 months.
  • Pasta usually doubles in size when cooked, so for the recipe you will need approximately 1 1/2 to 2 cups of dried small pasta to make 3 cups cooked.
  • This type of soup is always best eaten when made. Although if you have leftovers, add some of the liquid and place in an airtight container. It will keep in the refrigerator for approximately 2 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 557kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 95g (32%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 120mg (5%) Potassium 293mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 57IU (1%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 557

% Daily Value*

Calories 557kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 95g 32%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 120mg 5%
Potassium 293mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 57IU 1%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.