Italian Chicken Pastina Soup (aka Italian Nonna's Penicillin Soup)
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5.0
72 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
142 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
Italian, Italian-American Fussion
Italian Chicken Pastina Soup (aka Italian Nonna's Penicillin Soup)
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This cozy, comforting Chicken Pastina Soup is also called Italian Nonna's Penicillin soup because it's known to cure just about anything that ails you! It hits the spot on a chilly day, for sure!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large onion diced small
- 1 large shallot finely chopped
- 4 stalks celery diced small
- 1 large yellow bell pepper diced small
- 4 medium cloves garlic minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth maybe more
- 1 pound carrots diced small
- 1 Parmesan rind (optional)
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt more to taste
- ⅓ cup uncooked pastina tiny pasta, double if you like a lot of pasta
- 2½ -3 cups rotisserie or leftover chicken
- grated parmesan for serving
- finely chopped fresh rosemary and/or fresh thyme leaves
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Instructions
- Heat a large Dutch oven or soup pot or medium heat. Add the oil, butter, onion, shallot, celery and bell pepper and stir to combine. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the onions are translucent, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, stir well and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the broth, carrots, parmesan rind (if using) and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce to a steady simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes (uncovered) or until the veggies are nice and tender.
- Remove the parmesan rind, if you used one. With a slotted spoon, remove 2 cups of the diced veggies and set aside.
- With an immersion blender (or a regular blender) puree the broth/veggie mixture in the pot until smooth.
- ****NOTE: If you use a regular blender, be sure to let the mixture cool down a bit before blending. Also, remove the center cap on the blender top and cover it with a clean kitchen towel or several thicknesses of paper towels. This will allow the heat to vent and prevent it from building up.
- Add the pasta, bring the mixture to a boil then reduce to a steady simmer. Cook, uncovered for whatever the time on your bag or box of pastina instructs. (Acini de pepe takes 9 minutes.)
- Add the rotisserie (or leftover) chicken and the reserved veggies. Stir to combine. Cover and allow the soup to rest for 20 minutes.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt if needed.
- Serve with grated parmesan, a scatter of finely chopped fresh rosemary or fresh thyme leaves (or both) and fresh ground black pepper. Enjoy!
Notes
- See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
471mg
(20%)
Potassium
471mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
7725IU
(155%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 471mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 471mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 7725IU | 155% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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72 reviews
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