A comforting Tomato Pastina Soup made with simple ingredients like tomato paste, vegetables, and small pasta. This bowl of pastina is a nostalgic remedy for various ailments and is nourishing, cozy, and delicious.
1: Heat the olive oil in a saucepan.
2: Add the onion, garlic, and carrot; cook until softened and aromatic, about 5 minutes.
3: Add the tomato paste and let cook for about 5 minutes until caramelized.
4: Add the thyme, Parmesan rind, and chicken stock; season with salt and pepper while scraping the bottom of the pot.
5: Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
6: Add the pastina and stir well; let simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until the pasta is cooked.
7: If too thick, add some water to loosen it up.
8: Remove the thyme sprigs and Parmesan rind, and stir in the basil.
9: Check for seasoning and serve in bowls with grated Parmesan.
