Description
A warm and comforting Italian Chicken Pastina Soup perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup pastina pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add pastina, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; simmer until pasta is cooked.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or peas.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Italian Chicken Pastina Soup, Cozy Family Dinner, Comfort Food