Chicken Pastina Soup

Name: Chicken Pastina Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 cups carrots, sliced; 2 cups celery stalks, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning; 6 cups chicken broth; 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup ditalini pasta; 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped

A comforting Italian style soup loaded with shredded chicken, ditalini pasta, tender vegetables, and fresh spinach in a seasoned chicken broth.

50 minEasyServes 6280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cups carrots, sliced
2 cups celery stalks, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
6 cups chicken broth
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half
1 tsp salt
1 cup ditalini pasta
2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 diced yellow onion, 2 cups sliced carrots, and 2 cups sliced celery stalks, and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Pour in 6 cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
5

Add 1.5 lbs cut in half boneless skinless chicken breasts and 1 tsp salt, then simmer for 15 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F.
6

Remove chicken from pot, shred with two forks, and return it to the broth.
7

Stir in 1 cup ditalini pasta and simmer for 8 minutes until pasta is tender.
8

Remove from heat, stir in 2 cups chopped fresh baby spinach until wilted, and serve warm.

Questions

Can I make Chicken Pastina Soup gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup ditalini pasta. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Chicken Pastina Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Chicken Pastina Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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