Name: Barilla Chicken and Spinach Soup with Pastina Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 170 min
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1/2 box Barilla Pastina pasta; 2 pts cherry tomatoes, halved; Chicken meat, shredded; 1 lb fresh spinach; 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated; To taste sea salt and black pepper; To make the broth from scratch; 1 whole chicken; 4 chicken thighs; 3 large carrots, cut in 3-inch pieces; 1 yellow onion, with peel, cut in half; 3 stalks celery, cut in 3-inch pieces; 3 bay leaves; 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns; 1 tomato, cut in half; 1 small bunch Italian parsley, whole; 6 quarts cold water; To taste sea salt

Barilla Chicken and Spinach Soup with Pastina Pasta

3 hours

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Dive into the heartwarming flavours of Italy with this Barilla Pastina pasta soup recipe, combining shredded chicken, fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes in a robust broth. You can make your own chicken broth from scratch for a rich, flavourful soup, or choose store-bought for a quick and easy fix! Dotted with tiny stars of al dente Barilla Pastina pasta, this recipe is a warm hug for your palate.

Classic Authentic Italian Recipes

Ingredients

2 servings

1/2 boxBarilla Pastina pasta

2 ptscherry tomatoes, halved

Chicken meat, shredded

1 lbfresh spinach

2 tbspExtra virgin olive oil

1 clovegarlic, chopped

1/2 cupParmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated

To tastesea salt and black pepper

To make the broth from scratch

1whole chicken

4chicken thighs

3large carrots, cut in 3-inch pieces

1yellow onion, with peel, cut in half

3stalks celery, cut in 3-inch pieces

3bay leaves

1 tbspwhole black peppercorns

1tomato, cut in half

1small bunch Italian parsley, whole

6 quartscold water

To tastesea salt

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Make the broth by combining everything together, add 6 quarts cold water and bring to simmer. Cook for 2 1/2 hours. Strain. It should yield around 3 1/2 quarts liquid. Discard chicken bones and skin, reserve the meat. The left over can be frozen.

Step 2

Place chopped garlic and olive oil in a skillet, fry for 1 minute. Just before it turns yellow, add chicken, tomatoes and spinach, season with salt and pepper and sauté until greens are wilted.

Step 3

Meanwhile bring 3 quarts chicken stock back to boil, add Barilla Pastina pasta and cook halfway through.

Step 4

Add chicken, spinach and tomatoes and boil for 2 additional minutes.

Step 5

Let the soup rest 10 minutes before serving. Top with cheese (optional).

Pastina

Pastina is a staple in Italian households and is beloved for its small, star-shaped grains. This pasta cut is often used to add heartiness to soups and broths, making it a go-to choice for families, especially during colder seasons when comfort food is top of mind.

Shape

Mini and Soup

Cook time

6 minutes

Pack size

340 g (4 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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