Description
Comfort meets nostalgia in this heartwarming Italian penicillin pastina soup, a soul-soothing remedy passed down through generations. Grandma’s simple yet magical recipe wraps you in warmth, promising healing and happiness with each spoonful of liquid love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (946 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (236 ml) pastina pasta
- 1 egg
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup (25 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter
Herbs and Spices:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pour chicken broth into a medium pot and heat over medium flame until it reaches a gentle bubbling state.
- Carefully introduce pastina into the simmering liquid, stirring periodically to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking until pasta becomes delicately soft.
- Transition the heat to its lowest setting, creating a calm surface for the upcoming egg integration.
- Gradually stream the beaten egg into the soup while continuously whisking, allowing delicate, feathery egg strands to form throughout the broth.
- Introduce cold butter, gently swirling until it melts completely and blends seamlessly with the soup’s velvety texture.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese into the pot, stirring methodically to distribute the rich, nutty flavor and create a harmonious consistency.
- Carefully sample the soup, adjusting seasoning with a pinch of salt and a dash of freshly ground black pepper to enhance the overall taste profile.
- Transfer the steaming soup into serving bowls, garnishing with an additional generous dusting of Parmesan and a light crack of black pepper for visual appeal and extra flavor dimension.
- Serve immediately while the soup maintains its optimal temperature and silky smoothness.
Notes
- Customize the pasta size by choosing different small pasta shapes like orzo or stelline to match your texture preference.
- Whisk the egg gently and steadily to prevent scrambling and ensure a smooth, velvety soup texture.
- Swap chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version that maintains the comforting, creamy consistency.
- Control salt levels by using low-sodium broth and adding seasoning gradually to suit individual taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg