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Pastina Soup

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup stelline pasta or acini di pepe

zest of a lemon

Juice of 1/2 of a lemon

1 zucchini, diced small

1 small tomato, diced small

1 small shallot, finely diced

1 garlic clove, minced

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

6 cups chicken bone broth

4 tbsp grass-fed butter

5-6 fresh basil leaves

Parmigiano Reggiano, freshly grated

Salt and pepper to taste

METHOD

  1. Start by chopping all the vegetables and set aside. If you have store-bought frozen broth, bring it to a simmer in a pot to keep warm; otherwise, avoid warming the broth.

  2. Heat a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat, add the olive oil, 1 tbsp butter, and chopped veggies (zucchini, tomato, shallot) and stir to combine. Cook for 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and then reduce to a simmer. Cook, uncovered for about 10 minutes or to your preferred pasta doneness.

  3. Add the remaining 3 tbsp of butter, lemon zest and juice, and grated parmesan. Stir well to combine until the butter has fully melted. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning to your liking, adding a little salt and pepper if needed. Cook for 2-4 more minutes.

  4. Serve and top with fresh basil leaves and more parmesan on top. Enjoy!

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