Description
A warm and comforting Italian Pastina Soup featuring tiny pasta cooked in savory chicken broth, enriched with delicate egg ribbons and Parmesan cheese. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for chilly days or when you need a soothing meal, and can be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup pastina (or any tiny pasta like acini di pepe)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Egg Mixture
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish (Optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Extra grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring broth to a gentle boil: In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups of low-sodium chicken broth to a gentle boil over medium heat, preparing the base for your soup.
- Cook pastina: Stir in 3/4 cup of pastina and cook according to package instructions, typically 5 to 6 minutes, until the pasta is tender but not mushy.
- Prepare egg mixture: While the pasta cooks, whisk together 1 large egg and 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese in a small bowl until smooth and combined.
- Create egg ribbons: Once the pastina is cooked, reduce the heat to low. Slowly drizzle the egg and cheese mixture into the hot soup while stirring continuously to form delicate, silky egg ribbons throughout the broth.
- Finish and season soup: Stir in 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter until melted and well incorporated. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the hot soup into bowls, garnish with chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired, and serve immediately for a soothing meal.
Notes
- This comforting soup is perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather.
- For extra heartiness, stir in shredded cooked chicken or chopped spinach before serving.
- Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth to make this recipe vegetarian.
- Be sure to stir continuously when adding the egg mixture to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
