Estonian Milk Soup With Pasta Shapes (Makaroni-Piimasupp)

A version of this soup is probably made in many areas with a strong agricultural heritage. My own mother made something very similar, but with "leistinukai" (like spaetzle) instead of pasta. This is a simple but comforting soup. From the wonderful Pille and her blog, nami-nami.

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 500  ml water (2 cups)
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 100  g  short pasta (1 cup)
• 750  ml  whole milk (3 cups)
• 1  generous pinch sugar
• 1  tablespoon butter

Directions

1. Bring the water to a vigorous boil, add the salt and the pasta. Reduce to a simmer, then cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
2. Add the milk, stir and cook for a few minutes longer, until the milk is hot and the pasta is fully cooked.
3. Season with the sugar and more salt, if necessary. Stir in the butter and serve.