Pastina Soup

Name: Pastina Soup
Prep time: PT10MIN
Cook time: PT20MIN
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium or homemade); 3/4 cup pastina (or stelline, acini di pepe, or orzo); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Recipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-09-11 |11 Comments

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Pastina Soup

PREP10 min

COOK20 min

This cozy Pastina Soup recipe features tiny pasta in a silky, heartwarming broth. Soothing, quick, and kid-friendly, it's perfect for busy weeknights!

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium or homemade)
3/4 cup pastina (or stelline, acini di pepe, or orzo)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large eggs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
In a large pot, bring 6 cups of chicken broth to a gentle boil.
2
Stir in 3/4 cup pastina and a pinch of salt. Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until pastina is tender (about 5-6 minutes).
3
While pasta cooks, whisk 2 eggs with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan and some black pepper in a small bowl.
4
Lower the soup to a simmer. While stirring the soup in circles, slowly drizzle in the egg mixture to form ribbons.
5
Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and the soup looks silky.
6
Taste and season with more salt, pepper, and the optional chopped parsley.
7
Serve hot, garnished with more Parmesan and parsley if desired.