Italian Pastina Soup (Simple Vegetable Soup in 25 Minutes)
Indulge in the comforting warmth of this Italian Pastina Soup, a wholesome dish ready in just 25 minutes. With a savory vegetable broth and tender pastina pasta, this quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a little pick-me-up. Bursting with fresh vegetables and flavored to perfection, it’s a nutritious option that caters to all ages. Whether served as a main dish or a starter, this soup can easily be customized with your favorite veggies or garnishes for a personal touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pastina pasta (stelline shape recommended)
- 1 brown onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery sticks
- 4 garlic cloves
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by roughly chopping the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
- In a large pot, combine vegetable broth and chopped vegetables. Season with salt and pepper; add optional bay leaf if desired.
- Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat for about 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Remove bay leaf and blend the cooked vegetables with ½ cup of water until smooth.
- Return blended mixture to the pot; bring to a boil again.
- Stir in pastina pasta and cook for an additional 5–6 minutes until al dente.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg