Easy Italian Pastina Soup: A Hearty, Comforting Delight with Turkey Bacon
A delightful and comforting soup that brings warmth and joy, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pastina
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the turkey bacon and cook until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the pastina and cook according to package instructions.
- Stir in the cooked turkey bacon.
- Season with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Add more vegetables like spinach or peas for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg