Description
Chicken Pastina Soup is a light, comforting, and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any season. This Italian-inspired soup features tender chicken, delicate pastina pasta, and a flavorful broth. With its wholesome ingredients and cozy, soothing nature, it’s a wonderful choice for everything from a chilly day to when you’re feeling under the weather. Packed with nourishment, it’s easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
1 cup pastina pasta
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once the broth is boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and add the shredded chicken, pastina pasta, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the pastina pasta is tender and fully cooked.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Add vegetables: You can add peas, spinach, or zucchini for extra flavor and nutrients.
- Make it creamy: Stir in a splash of heavy cream or half-and-half for a creamy version of this soup.
- Use a different pasta: If you can’t find pastina, any small pasta like orzo or acini di pepe will work as a substitute.
- Add cheese: Grated Parmesan or a sprinkle of mozzarella can add a cheesy richness to the soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
