Description
This Traditional Italian Pastina Soup is a classic comfort food made with simple ingredients like tiny pasta, egg, broth, and Parmesan cheese. It’s a cozy Italian soup recipe perfect for chilly days, gentle on the stomach, and quick to prepare. Whether you’re looking for an easy soup for kids or nostalgic recipes from Italian grandmothers, this nourishing bowl brings tradition to your table.
Ingredients
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup pastina (stelline or other tiny pasta)
1 large egg
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon butter
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Pour the chicken broth into a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
2. Add the pastina to the boiling broth and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender.
3. In a separate small bowl, beat the egg thoroughly.
4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly drizzle in the egg while stirring the soup constantly to create silky strands.
5. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and butter until melted and the soup is creamy.
6. Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
7. Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors immediately.
Notes
This soup thickens as it sits—add extra broth when reheating.
Use homemade chicken broth for the best flavor boost.
Try adding a pinch of garlic powder or herbs for variety.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 105mg