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1 (3 pound) whole chicken, neck and insides removed
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10 cups cold water, or as needed
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3 ribs celery, divided
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2 medium white or yellow onions, peeled, divided
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3 large carrots, peeled, divided
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1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste, divided
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2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon reduced sodium chicken base (such as Better than Bouillon)
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1 cup pastina or other tiny pasta, such as stars
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1 tablespoon chopped parsley, or to taste (optional)
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2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste (optional)
Classic Italian Pastina Soup
This classic pastina soup with tender chunks of chicken, tiny Italian pastina pasta, carrots, and parsley has all the rich flavors you need in a comforting bowl of homemade soup.
Nutrition Information
239
Calories
44g
Carbohydrates
19g
Protein
428mg
Potassium
8g
Fiber
4g
Sugar