Description
A soothing and creamy Italian-style soup featuring tiny star pasta and a rich parmesan-infused chicken broth. Perfect for cold weather or a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 carrots, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pastina (stelline)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pot over medium heat; sauté onions and carrots until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in dry pastina and toast for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer for 7-10 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Fold in fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian