Try out our Chicken Pastina Soup recipe today! This dish features tender shreds of chicken with small pastina pasta and a flavorful broth.

Prep Time 20 Min | Cook Time 25 Min | Serves 4-6

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups chicken breasts, cooked & shredded
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup pastina pasta

Directions

  • In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion, diced carrots, minced garlic, and diced celery.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then sauté until the vegetables are tender.
  • Pour in chicken broth and add shredded chicken and fresh parsley. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and add pastina pasta.
  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions, usually until al dente. Adjust the seasoning as needed with more salt and pepper.
  • Enjoy!

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