Bring the broth of choice to boil at high heat in a large pot.

Wash the cherry tomatoes and make an X-shaped incision at the bottom. Heat some water in the kettle. Transfer hot water to a bowl and soak cherry tomatoes for 2 to 3 minutes.

Using a knife, remove the skin from the cherry tomatoes.

Add the chopped cherry tomatoes to the broth.

When the broth is boiling, add the pastina. Cook at medium heat and follow the cooking times given in the package.

When the pasta is ready, turn off the heat add Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of oil, and mix well with a wooden spoon.

Also, add a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper and some salt, if any is needed.

Serve this soul-warming soup piping hot in a soup bowl.