Pastina Soup
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Pastina Soup
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Discover the ultimate comfort food with this tasty Pastina Soup recipe - full of tender veggies, flavorful broth and little pasta stars.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery ribs diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 sprig of thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper plus more to taste
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 12 ounces pastina
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for topping
- zest of one lemon
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery, and cook until tender. Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add thyme, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and chicken stock to the pot. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add pastina and cook for 6 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Stir in parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add more salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately with extra parmesan cheese for topping.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- When reheating leftovers, you might have to add a little water or chicken stock to get the right consistency.
- Add shredded chicken to make this soup even more filing and nutritious.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
336kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
755mg
(31%)
Potassium
340mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2616IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 755mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2616IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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