Italian Tomato Pastina Soup
If you’re in the mood for something cozy and easy, this Italian Tomato Pastina Soup is exactly what you need to be making. Made in one pot, with under 15 ingredients, and in only 30 minutes. This soup is brothy, tomatoey, full of tender vegetables, and finished with a little dairy-free parmesan for the easiest fall soup that tastes like comfort in a bowl.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 307kcal
Equipment
- stove
- Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion finely diced
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 2 red peppers finely chopped
- 8 medium tomatoes finely chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 8 oz acini di pepe, stelline, or ditalini any small pasta, gluten free if desired
- 6 cups water
- 3 cubes vegan “chicken” bouillon
- 1 squeeze lemon more or less to taste
- 1-2 tbsp balsamic vinegar of Modena
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- ½ cup parsley finely chopped
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat and add a splash of water or cooking oil to coat.
- Add in the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender and fragrant. Add the garlic and sauté for another 60 seconds, then add the red peppers and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until tender.
- Pour in the tomatoes and simmer until they release their juices. Add in the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, and stir to combine.
- Pour in the pasta and water, add the bouillon cubes, and bring to a boil. Reduce the temperature to low so the soup is gently simmering, and cook for about 5-10 minutes until your pasta is tender - this will vary depending on the specific variety and brand you are using, so adjust accordingly and check doneness before continuing to the next step.
- Once pasta is al dente, add in the lemon, balsamic, nutritional yeast, and parsley. Stir to combine and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with extra parsley and a little sprinkle of dairy-free parmesan if desired! Also delicious to sop up with a piece of toasty bread.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 967mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 4725IU | Vitamin C: 125mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 4mg
