This Pastina Vegetable Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any time of year. It combines tiny pasta with a blend of pureed vegetables in a flavorful broth, making it both hearty and healthy.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pastina pasta (stelline pastina shape works well)
- 1 brown onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery sticks
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- 6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Garnish (optional): chopped parsley, grated parmesan cheese, drizzle of olive oil
Instructions:
Roughly chop the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic cloves (precision is not necessary).
Pour the vegetable broth into a large pot and add the chopped vegetables and bay leaf. Season well with salt and black pepper. Cover with a lid and simmer for approximately 20 minutes over medium-high heat.
Check that the vegetables are cooked with a fork (they should be soft and tender). Discard the bay leaf and strain out the vegetables using a slotted spoon or colander.
Add the cooked vegetables to a blender with ½ cup of water and blend until smooth.
Pour the blended vegetables back into the pot with the vegetable broth and stir well. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
Bring the soup back to a boil, then add the pastina pasta. Stir the pastina every minute or so to ensure it doesn’t stick to the bottom (pastina usually takes about 5-6 minutes to cook).
Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped parsley, grated parmesan cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Enjoy your comforting and nutritious Pastina Vegetable Soup!