Description
This Chicken Pastina Soup is a heartwarming dish that brings the simplicity and comfort of Italian cooking to your table. With tender chicken, tiny pastina pasta, and a savory broth, it’s a nutritious meal perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup pastina pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and water, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat, add pastina, and simmer until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in shredded chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until heated through.
- Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer broth, use homemade chicken stock.
- Gluten-free pastina can be used for those with dietary restrictions.
- The soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg