Go Back
Crockpot Pastina Soup Recipe

Crockpot Pastina Soup Recipe

Olivia Brooks
Gentle, cozy, and delicious, this Crockpot Pastina Soup Recipe combines pastina, rich broth, carrots, celery, onion, and cheese.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • A crockpot or slow cooker (4 to 6 quart works best)
  • A cutting board
  • A sharp knife
  • A measuring cup
  • Measuring spoons
  • A ladle
  • A wooden spoon or silicone spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups chicken broth low sodium is best
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup pastina pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced small
  • 2 celery stalks diced small
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 Parmesan rind optional but highly recommended
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • Optional: shredded cooked chicken or a beaten egg for stirring in at the end

Instructions
 

  • Start by lightly coating the inside of your crockpot with olive oil. This helps prevent sticking and adds a subtle richness right from the beginning.
  • Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the crockpot. Pour in the chicken broth and water, then season with salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley. If you have a Parmesan rind, drop it in now. It slowly melts into the broth, adding a deep, savory note that makes the soup taste like it’s been simmering all day—because it has.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the vegetables are very soft and the broth is fragrant and flavorful.
  • About 20 to 30 minutes before serving, stir in the pastina. Switch the crockpot to high if it isn’t already, and let the pasta cook until tender. Stir occasionally to keep the pasta from settling at the bottom.
  • Once the pastina is cooked, remove the Parmesan rind. Stir in the butter and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and silky. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • If you’re adding cooked chicken or an egg, do it now. The egg should be stirred in slowly to create delicate strands, similar to Italian egg drop soup.
  • Serve hot with extra Parmesan on top.
Keyword Crockpot Pastina Soup Recipe