Description
This Chicken Pastina Soup Recipe is the epitome of comfort food, combining tender chicken, nutritious vegetables, and tiny pastina pasta in a savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a comforting meal, this recipe is both simple to prepare and deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup pastina pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Pour in the pastina pasta and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a heartier soup, add more vegetables like spinach or peas during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg