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Chicken Pastina Soup

Heartwarming Chicken Pastina Soup for Cozy Family Nights

This Chicken Pastina Soup is a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings, brimming with tender chicken and colorful vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or Olive Oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh sage or dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 6 cups vegetable stock or Chicken Stock or Water
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
For the Chicken and Pasta
  • 1 piece leftover Parmesan rind optional
  • 2 cups shredded poached chicken
  • 1 cup stelline (star-shaped) pastina or small pasta like orzo or mini shells
For Finishing Touches
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice to taste
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Pastina Soup
  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Finely chop the onion, celery, carrots, and mince the garlic.
  2. Sauté the Vegetables: Melt the butter in a large pot and add chopped vegetables, cooking until tender.
  3. Add Aromatics and Seasoning: Stir in thyme, sage, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper, cooking for another minute.
  4. Incorporate the Liquid Base: Pour in stock and add bay leaves and optional Parmesan rind; bring to a boil.
  5. Add Chicken and Pasta: Once boiling, reduce heat, add chicken and pastina, then simmer until pasta is tender.
  6. Finish with Flavor Enhancements: Remove bay leaves, stir in lemon juice, and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chop vegetables in advance for quicker preparation and store leftover pasta separately to maintain texture.

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