Description
Chicken pastina soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather. This hearty dish features tender chicken, tiny pastina pasta, and a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a savory broth that’s bursting with flavor. With its delightful aroma and nourishing ingredients, each bowl offers warmth and a touch of nostalgia, reminiscent of home-cooked meals shared with loved ones. Easy to prepare and customizable, this soup will quickly become your go-to remedy for any day that needs a little extra comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 1 cup small pastina pasta
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients for smooth cooking.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onion in olive oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the carrots and celery; cook until slightly softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add the chicken breasts and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer for about 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot along with the pastina. Cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 2 cups)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 70mg