Italian Pastina Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup pastina (tiny pasta shapes)
• 4 cups chicken broth (preferably homemade or low-sodium store-bought)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Optional: a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness