HOMEMADE SOUP

This easy, tasty homemade soup is made often in our home in the winter. We also grate some parmesan cheese onto it, or sometimes we add shredded mozzarella and it gets all gooey!   

1 garlic clove, cut in half                         serves 4
1 celery stick, diced
1 carrot, diced
1/2 onion, sliced
1 bullion base
2 1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp tomato paste (optional)
1/2 cup pastina (“little pasta”)

In a large pot add all the ingredients, except the pasta. Let simmer with the lid on, until the vegetables are soft. Once the broth is done add the pastina. When done, ladle into bowls. Top with parsley and cheese.