Tomato Pastina Soup
This Tomato Pastina Soup is a nourishing and comforting meal that uses simple ingredients for a delicious meal. Pair it with some crusty bread to soak up all that soupy goodness!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 319kcal
Ingredients
- 1 yellow or white onion diced
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 28 oz can tomato sauce
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup Acini di pepe pasta or other small pasta shape
- ½ cup heavy cream
- salt & pepper to taste
- parmesan cheese to garnish
Instructions
- Using a stock pot over medium heat, sauté the onion in about one tablespoon of olive oil. Allow the onion to become translucent by cooking for 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add a pinch of salt along with the dried basil.
- Next, add the canned tomato sauce and the broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Once simmering, add the pasta. Put the lid on the pot, turn the heat down to medium low, and stir occasionally.
- Simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the pasta is plump and tender. Stir in the heavy cream and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with some grated parmesan, and enjoy!
Notes
Any small pasta shape will work. You can try this recipe with orzo, pastina, or ditalini!