🍵✨ Italian Penicillin: Pastina Soup
Tiny Pasta, Big Comfort — The Ultimate Healing Soup
There’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of Italian Penicillin: Pastina Soup. Known for its soothing, healing qualities, this soup combines tender pastina pasta, rich chicken broth, and a silky egg-parmesan mixture for a creamy finish. Perfect for when you’re feeling under the weather, craving cozy comfort, or just want a quick, nourishing meal that warms you from the inside out.
The star of this soup is pastina — tiny, delicate pasta that practically melts in your mouth while soaking up all the flavors of the broth. Combined with Parmesan, butter, and a touch of egg, it becomes a creamy, comforting, and utterly satisfying bowl of goodness.
🛒 Ingredients
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4 cups chicken broth (homemade or store-bought)
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1 cup pastina pasta (tiny star-shaped or pearl-shaped pasta)
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1 egg, beaten
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1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon butter
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional garnishes:
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Fresh parsley, chopped
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Extra grated Parmesan
👩🍳 How to Make Italian Penicillin: Pastina Soup – 7 Directions
1. Heat the Broth
Pour the chicken broth into a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat until it comes to a gentle simmer.
2. Cook the Pastina
Add the pastina pasta to the simmering broth. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Cook for 4–6 minutes or until tender but still slightly firm (al dente).
3. Temper the Egg
In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg. To prevent curdling, slowly add a few tablespoons of the hot broth to the egg while whisking constantly. This warms the egg gradually.
4. Add the Egg Mixture
Slowly pour the tempered egg into the simmering soup while stirring continuously. This creates a creamy, silky texture without scrambling the egg.
5. Add Parmesan and Butter
Remove the soup from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and butter. The cheese melts into the soup, adding richness, while the butter adds velvety smoothness.
6. Season to Taste
Add salt and pepper gradually, tasting as you go. The Parmesan adds some saltiness, so adjust carefully.
7. Serve Hot
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or extra Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately — warm, comforting, and healing in every spoonful.