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Pastina Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 304kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Chicken broth or more if needed
  • 1 cup Carrots chopped
  • 1/2 cup Celery chopped
  • 1/4 cup Onion chopped fine
  • 1/2 lb Chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 3/4 cup Acini de pepe (pastina) can substitute Israeli couscous if needed
  • 2 cups Baby spinach
  • 4 tbsp Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
  • 4 Dinner rolls

Instructions

  • In a pot over medium heat, bring the broth, carrots, celery, and onion to a simmer. Add in the chicken and cover with a lid. Simmer until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F using a thermometer.
  • Remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred apart using 2 forks pulling in opposite directions. Then return the chicken to the pot and return to a simmer. Season with salt to taste.
  • Add pastina and cover with a lid. Stir occasionally (especially at beginning as pastina may stick to the bottom) and cook until pastina is tender, about 8-10 minutes. Once the pastina is cooked, remove from the heat (stir in more broth if needed).
  • Stir in the spinach until wilted, then stir in the parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt or more parmesan if needed.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve with a roll.

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 1593mg | Potassium: 755mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6872IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 3mg