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Chicken Pastina Soup

A comforting and hearty chicken soup with tiny pasta, perfect for chilly days and great for the whole family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks celery diced
  • 8 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup pastina or other small pasta
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery; sauté for another 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the shredded chicken, pastina, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the pastina is tender.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy your comforting Chicken Pastina Soup!

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 650mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For added flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth. This soup can also be made in advance and reheated; just add a bit more broth if it thickens too much.

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