Italian Pastina Bowl (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 cup orzo or pastina
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4 cups chicken broth (made with bones)
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½ cup diced carrots
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¼ cup diced celery
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½ cup diced onion
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4 tbsp butter, split up
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1 minced garlic clove
→ Seasonings & Finishing
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¼ tsp ground turmeric
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¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
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¼ tsp kosher-style salt
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1 whisked egg, optional
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½ cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
# Instructions:
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Melt 2 tbsp butter in a pan. Toss in celery, carrots, and onions, cooking until soft. Add the garlic, letting it warm up for a few minutes till it smells delicious.
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Pour in the broth, then sprinkle in the turmeric, salt, and pepper. Get it bubbling lightly. Toss in the orzo and cook until it's got a little bite left.
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Turn off the heat, then mix in the parmesan and the last bit of butter.
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Let the soup sit for a few minutes to cool, then gently swirl in the whisked egg while stirring nonstop.
# Notes:
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This dish is nicknamed 'Italian Penicillin' because it's so soothing.
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Takes no more than 25 minutes to make!