Best 7 Pastina Soup Recipes

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Pastina soup, also known as Italian pastina in brodo, is a timeless classic that embodies the essence of comfort and warmth. This simple yet satisfying dish is made with tiny pasta stars called pastina, swimming in a flavorful broth, often enriched with vegetables, meat, or poultry. With its delicate flavors and soothing texture, pastina soup has been a beloved staple in Italian households for generations, passed down from one generation to the next. In this article, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for pastina soup, unlocking the secrets of creating a dish that is both authentic and delicious.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHIARELLO'S CHICKEN AND PASTINA SOUP



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This fresh, bright soup with chicken, tomatoes and pasta is loaded with vegetables for a light but satisfying dinner or first course.

Provided by Progresso

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Progresso®

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup Muir Glen® organic crushed tomatoes with basil
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup diced carrot
½ cup diced celery
2 (32 ounce) cartons Progresso® chicken broth
½ teaspoon gray salt or sea salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 dried bay leaf
1 cup uncooked acini de pepe or small round pasta
2 cups chopped, lightly packed mustard greens, spinach, Swiss chard or other greens
⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken in 12-inch skillet. Add 1 carton of the broth. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170 degrees F).
  • Meanwhile, in 5-quart stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
  • Drain chicken, reserving broth; set chicken aside. Strain broth; add to vegetables. Stir remaining carton of broth, the tomatoes, salt, pepper and bay leaf into stockpot. Heat to boiling. Stir in pasta. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Shred or cut chicken into bite-size pieces; add to soup. Stir in greens just until wilted. Remove bay leaf. Serve with a sprinkle of additional freshly ground pepper and the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 49.2 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 899.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

PASTINA SOUP



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
2 shallots, minced
3 sprigs thyme
Kosher salt
1 2-inch piece parmesan cheese rind
1 quart chicken stock (homemade or low-sodium)
1 1/4 cups star-shaped pastina
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the olive oil, celery, carrot and shallots and cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes, or until softened.
  • Add the thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, the parmesan rind, chicken stock and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add the pasta and stir with a wooden spoon to prevent it from sticking to the pan. Return to a simmer and cook 8 to 10 minutes more, or until the pasta is cooked and the liquid is slightly thickened.
  • Remove the thyme sprigs and parmesan rind. Stir in the peas. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated parmesan and lemon zest, if desired.

CHICKEN AND EGG SOUP WITH PASTINA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 (2 1/2-to-3-pound) rotisserie chicken (on the bone)
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 lemons
1/2 cup pastina (small pasta)
2 large eggs plus 2 egg yolks
2 cups baby spinach or other baby greens
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
Crumbled feta cheese, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the 1/4 cup olive oil in a large pot over high heat. Add the onion, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken, the broth, 4 cups water and the juice of 1 lemon; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, add the pastina and simmer until the pasta is cooked and the soup thickens slightly, about 15 minutes. Remove the chicken; when cool enough to handle, pull the meat off the bone and shred into bite-size pieces.
  • Remove the soup from the heat. Whisk the juice of the remaining lemon with the whole eggs and yolks in a medium bowl until frothy. Gradually whisk a ladleful of the hot soup into the egg mixture, then stir the warm egg mixture into the soup and return to medium-low heat. Cook until creamy, about 1 minute. Stir in the shredded chicken, spinach and dill, and season with salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls; garnish with feta, if desired.
  • Per serving: Calories 425; Fat 27 g (Saturated 6 g); Cholesterol 277 mg; Sodium 858 mg; Carbohydrate 18 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 27 g

CHICKEN AND PASTINA SOUP



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This is a Michael Chiarello recipe that came with a Progresso coupon I downloaded online. Have yet to try it. I have never heard of acini di pepe pasta, but the recipe says you can use 8 oz of any small round pasta. Also I don't know what mustard greens are or how to use them. The recipe mentioned that spinach, Swiss chard or other greens could be used instead.

Provided by nranger7

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h15m

Yield 15 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cup acini di pepe pasta, uncooked
2 cups mustard greens, chopped
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Place chicken in 12 inch skillet. Add 1 carton of broth and heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut.
  • Meanwhile, in 5 quart stockpot, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion, carrot and celery.
  • Cook 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender.
  • Drain chicken, reserving broth and set chicken aside.
  • Strain broth and add to vegetables.
  • Stir remaining carton of broth, tomatoes, salt, pepper and bay leaf into stockpot and heat to boiling.
  • Stir in pasta. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Shred or cut chicken into bite size pieces and add to soup.
  • Stir in greens just until wilted and remove bay leaf.
  • Serve with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.4, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 905.2, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.7, Protein 29

PASTINA CHICKEN SOUP



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Make and share this Pastina Chicken Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups chicken broth
1 cup celery, finely chopped
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup carrot, finely chopped
1 potato, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 cup uncooked pastina (tiny star-shaped pasta)
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan.
  • Stir in celery, onions, carrots potato,bpepper, salt,chicken bouillon powder and chicken.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer for 45 minutes,.
  • Remove chicken and chop in tiny pieces.
  • Add pasta and chicken to soup and cook 10 minutes.
  • Spoon into soup bowls and pass the Parmesan cheese.
  • Tip.
  • Use your processor on pulse mode to chop your vegetables.

HEARTY BEEF VEGETABLE PASTINA SOUP



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This soup is so hearty and beefy, feels more like a stew!! We really love hearty soups, I hope you do too!! Grab a couple slices of bread or some rolls, a few pieces of sliced cheese....heaven on a plate!! Down home comfy good food!! Simple, easy and delicious!! Enjoy!

Provided by Didi Dalaba

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 8h25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb beef stew meat (diced into smaller pieces)
3 stick carrots
3 stick celery
4-5 smallish to medium potatoes
4 beef bouillon, cubes
1 can(s) (14.5 oz) fire roasted tomatoes
4-5 c water
1 large onion
2 1/2 tsp thyme, dried
1 1/2 c pastina (any kind, in this recipe i used rosa marina)
2 Tbsp oil
1 Tbsp butter
salt & pepper to taste
1 large container (32 oz) beef broth

Steps:

  • 1. Dice your celery, carrots and potatoes set aside. Dice your onions in separate bowl, set aside. Make sure your beef stew pieces are smaller in size to ensure even cooking.
  • 2. Add your veggies to your crockpot. In a saute pan, add your oil & butter. Once heated, add your stew meat. Saute till no longer pink, than add your onions. Saute for 1-2 more minutes. Remove and add to crockpot as well.
  • 3. Add your fire roasted tomatoes and thyme to the veggie/meat mixture and stir. Add your bouillon cubes, beef broth and water, salt and pepper. Stir to incorporate. Cover and let cook on low 7-8 hours. After about 6 hours or so, taste and see if you need more salt & pepper or a little more beef broth. You need enough broth to cook the pastina. If seasonings are to your taste and there is enough broth to cook your pastina with a litle to spare. Add your pastina, stir and cover again till ready in about the last 15 minutes or so...
  • 4. Ladle into bowls and serve with crusty bread or rolls. We love slices of cheese along with the bread with this as well. Down home comfort in a bowl!!

CHICKEN AND PASTINA SOUP



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Treat your family to a hearty dinner with this chicken and pasta soup that's made with Progresso® broth and Muir Glen® tomatoes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cartons (32 oz each) Progresso™ chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1/2 cup diced carrot (1 medium)
1/2 cup diced celery (1 medium stalk)
1 cup Muir Glen™ organic crushed tomatoes with basil (from 28-oz can)
1/2 teaspoon gray salt or sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 dried bay leaf
1 cup uncooked acini di pepe pasta or other small round pasta (8 oz)
2 cups chopped, lightly packed mustard greens, spinach, Swiss chard or other greens
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken in 12-inch skillet. Add 1 carton of the broth. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
  • Meanwhile, in 5-quart stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
  • Drain chicken, reserving broth; set chicken aside. Strain broth; add to vegetables. Stir remaining carton of broth, the tomatoes, salt, pepper and bay leaf into stockpot. Heat to boiling. Stir in pasta. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Shred or cut chicken into bite-size pieces; add to soup. Stir in greens just until wilted. Remove bay leaf. Serve with a sprinkle of additional freshly ground pepper and the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 950 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water.
  • Add a tablespoon of butter or olive oil to the pot before adding the onion and celery. This will help to prevent them from sticking.
  • Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • If you want a thicker soup, add a tablespoon of flour or cornstarch to the pot. Stir constantly until the soup has thickened.
  • Serve the soup with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a side of crusty bread.

Conclusion:

Pastina soup is a delicious and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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