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Italian Pastina Soup

Recipe by Gigi Grassia on InstagramAdded 12 November 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A comforting Italian-inspired soup that blends vegetables into a silky, creamy broth without any dairy. Miso adds depth and umami, while pastina and green peas make it hearty and nutritious—perfect for a quick, plant‑based meal.

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Method

  1. Heat a pot over medium heat, add a splash of water or oil, then add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is very soft.

  2. Transfer the softened onion and garlic to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth.

  3. Return the blended mixture to the pot and stir in the miso paste until fully incorporated.

  4. Add the pastina (orzo) to the pot and cook according to the package directions, stirring occasionally.

  5. Stir in the green peas and continue cooking until the peas are heated through and the pasta is tender.

  6. Adjust seasoning to taste, then serve hot.

Tips while you cook

Blend onion and garlic first
After softening, blend the onion and garlic until smooth before returning to the pot.
Incorporate miso completely
Stir the miso paste into the blended mixture until fully incorporated.
Add peas at the end
Stir in the green peas after the pasta is tender and cook only until heated through.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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