Chicken Pastina Soup
Servings 6 - 8 servings
Homemade chicken pastina soup recipe is an Italian twist on classic chicken noodle with a nourishing broth, tender chicken, and lots of veggies, plus the cutest tiny pasta stars. Italian grandmas swear by this "Italian Penicillin" to cure any cold, and to top it off, it tastes like the ultimate comfort food!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup diced)
- 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped (about 1 cup diced)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6-8 cups reduced-sodium chicken stock, homemade or store-bought
- 1 1/2 cups finely diced chicken
- 1 cup uncooked star pastina pasta
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Freshly chopped parsley, to garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the diced chicken and cover with a lid. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Just before serving, add the pastina and cook to al dente, about 6 to 8 minutes. If you are making the soup in advance, do not add the pastina until you are ready to serve.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese and lemon juice, if using. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Notes
- This soup thickens as it sits. For best results, cook the pastina just before serving, or add extra broth when reheating.
- Finely chop the vegetables for better texture and presentation. It pairs best with the tiny star pasta and is more kid-friendly.
- Use finely chopped cookedv chicken breast or rotisserie chicken for the best flavor and texture (shredded works too).
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 20gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 257mgPotassium: 419mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1781IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg
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