Pastina Soup: 5 Comforting Recipes for Cold Days

This Italian Pastina soup features a flavorful broth and perfectly cooked pasta, offering a comforting and nourishing experience.

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Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, parmesan rind, bay leaf, kosher salt, and chicken stock to a large heavy-bottomed stock pan. Stir to combine.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
Remove the lid and discard the parmesan rind and bay leaf. Scoop out the cooked vegetables, transfer to a blender, and add 1 cup of cooking liquid. Blend until smooth and return to the pan.
Bring the broth back to a boil. Stir in pastina pasta and cook for 3 minutes or according to package directions.
Remove from heat. Add lemon juice and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle soup into bowls and top with olive oil and additional parmesan cheese if desired.