Description
Cozy Chicken Pastina Soup is a warm and comforting dish perfect for cold days. It combines tender shredded chicken, delicate pastina pasta, and a medley of sautéed vegetables simmered in flavorful chicken broth. This easy-to-make soup is nourishing, delicious, and ideal for a quick family meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pastina (or small pasta like ditalini or orzo)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté vegetables: Add diced onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and release their aroma.
- Add broth and chicken: Pour in the chicken broth and add shredded chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Cook pasta: Stir in the pastina or small pasta and cook for 5-7 minutes until the pasta is tender but not mushy.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley on top and serve the soup hot for a cozy meal.
Notes
- Use shredded rotisserie chicken as a shortcut to speed up preparation.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Pastina can be substituted with small pasta shapes like ditalini or orzo.
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- This soup freezes well; store leftovers in airtight containers and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
