Name: Cozy Chicken Pastina Soup: Your Ultimate Comfort Bowl!
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil); 1 sweet onion (diced); 4 celery sticks (diced); 4 carrots (diced); 1 red bell pepper (diced); 4 garlic cloves (minced); 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded (leftover or rotisserie)); 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Kosher salt and black pepper (to taste); 1 ⅓ cup stelline pastina (star pasta)

This chicken pastina soup is a simple, nourishing dish perfect for a cozy meal. It’s quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights when you need comfort food fast.

⏱ Time: 25 min

👥 Servings: 6

📊 Level: Easy

🥗 10 ingredients

Cozy Chicken Pastina Soup: Your Ultimate Comfort Bowl!

Chicken pastina: whip up this incredible soup in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a cozy meal, packed with flavor and tender stars.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 6

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 280

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
1 sweet onion (diced)
4 celery sticks (diced)
4 carrots (diced)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
2 cups cooked chicken (shredded (leftover or rotisserie))
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
1 ⅓ cup stelline pastina (star pasta)

Method

Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a soup pot and saute the 1 sweet onion (diced), 4 celery sticks (diced), 4 carrots (diced), 1 red bell pepper (diced), and 4 garlic cloves (minced) for 5 minutes.
Add in the 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded), 1 teaspoon dried thyme, a pinch of Kosher salt and black pepper and the 1 ⅓ cup stelline pastina.
Pour in the 7 cups low-sodium chicken stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar.
Reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is done to al dente.
Serve warm with Freshly chopped parsley.

Notes

– For an extra layer of flavor, roast your chicken bones with vegetables before making your own stock. I once tried to shortcut with just water, and the depth was completely missing — homemade stock makes all the difference.
– Ensure your pastina is cooked al dente; overcooking will make it mushy and absorb too much broth. Check it at the 8-minute mark.
– Store leftover chicken pastina soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The pasta will absorb more liquid, so you might need to add extra chicken stock when reheating.

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.

Pro tips

For an extra layer of flavor, roast your chicken bones with vegetables before making your own stock. I once tried to shortcut with just water, and the depth was completely missing — homemade stock makes all the difference.
Ensure your pastina is cooked al dente; overcooking will make it mushy and absorb too much broth. Check it at the 8-minute mark.
Store leftover chicken pastina soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The pasta will absorb more liquid, so you might need to add extra chicken stock when reheating.

This chicken pastina soup is a testament to simple ingredients creating profound comfort. Enjoy this classic, heartwarming dish with your loved ones!

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