Description
This Easy Chicken Pastina Soup is the perfect cozy comfort food for chilly days! Made with tender chicken, delicate pastina pasta, and a rich, flavorful bone broth, this healthy and hearty soup is a family favorite. It’s quick to prepare and packed with nourishing ingredients, making it an ideal recipe for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 64 oz chicken bone broth, divided
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 lb pastina (acini di pepe or other short pasta)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 lb chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Wash and slice the carrots and celery. Grate the garlic.
- In a large stock pot, add the chicken and cover with 32 oz of chicken bone broth and enough water to fully submerge the chicken (about 1-2 cups). Bring to a boil.
- Boil for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked, then remove and shred. Drizzle the shredded chicken with olive oil and set aside.
- Add the pastina, garlic, and chopped vegetables to the pot. Cook for 10 minutes, gradually adding the remaining 32 oz of chicken bone broth as needed to maintain the soup’s consistency.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot and simmer for another 2 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in the fresh parsley, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute pastina with orzo, ditalini, or another small pasta if desired.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a faster version.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for a fresh, zesty flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 217
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg