Pastina en Brodo Recipe: An Italian Pasta Soup Recipe That Cooks in 10 Minutes Soups Lunch Dinner Italian Recipes

Pastina is a tiny egg pasta that's used in many Italian recipes. This easy pastina en brodo soup recipe is as simple as it gets – and as tasty.

This Italian soup recipe makes for a wonderful lunch or light dinner with a salad. Pack the leftovers for lunch the next day. You could throw in any vegetable you like instead of peas. 

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Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 carrots, diced
• 3/4 cup pastina
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Here's how to make it:

1. Bring the chicken broth and water to a boil in a soup pot. Add the carrots, cover and gently simmer for about 5 minutes.
2. Add the pastina, green peas and oregano. Cook until pasta is tender, about 5 minutes. 
3. Add the cheese. Stir. Season with salt and pepper.

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