Chicken Pastina Soup
This chicken pastina soup is pure comfort in a bowl—tiny pasta, tender chicken, and aromatic veggies all simmered in a savory broth. Simple, healing, and perfect for chilly nights or when you're feeling under the weather.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small white onion chopped
- 1 cup carrots chopped
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 8 cups chicken stock
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup pastina
- 2 cups cooked pulled chicken
- Fresh herbs for serving
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil and sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 10 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 2 minutes.
- Add broth and pepper; simmer 10 minutes.
- Stir in pastina and cook until tender.
- Add chicken and heat through. Serve with herbs and parmesan.
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Notes
- Pastina Substitute: Try acini di pepe or orzo if you can’t find pastina.
- Make It Creamy: Stir in a splash of cream or a pat of butter for richness.
- Flavor Boost: Add a bay leaf while simmering the broth and remove before serving.
- Storage: Keeps in the fridge up to 4 days. Add extra broth when reheating.