Classic Italian Pastina Soup

Nutrition Information

239 Calories
44g Carbohydrates
19g Protein
428mg Potassium
8g Fiber
4g Sugar

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, neck and insides removed

  • 10 cups cold water, or as needed

  • 3 ribs celery, divided

  • 2 medium white or yellow onions, peeled, divided

  • 3 large carrots, peeled, divided

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste, divided

  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1  tablespoon reduced sodium chicken base (such as Better than Bouillon)

  • 1 cup pastina or other tiny pasta, such as stars

  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, or to taste (optional)

  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste (optional)

Directions