Name: Barilla Pastina Pasta in Chicken Broth with Fresh Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/4 box Barilla Pastina pasta; 3-4 lb whole chicken, chopped; 5 L Water; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 small onion; 10 black peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 1 pt cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 cups spinach; 8 oz asparagus, diced; 1 small leek, diced; 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; To taste sea salt and black pepper

Barilla Pastina Pasta in Chicken Broth with Fresh Vegetables

25 minutes

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Get your family starry-eyed with tiny stars of al dente Barilla Pastina pasta in this traditional Italian soup recipe. Made with a nourishing chicken broth and a medley of vegetables, this easy recipe is the perfect way to warm up on chilly days. Toss into a pot and leave to simmer for a hearty 8 servings of homemade chicken soup, brimming with wholesome goodness.

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Ingredients

8 servings

1/4 boxBarilla Pastina pasta

3-4 lbwhole chicken, chopped

5 LWater

2carrots, diced

2celery stalks, diced

1small onion

10black peppercorns

1bay leaf

1 ptcherry tomatoes, halved

2 cupsspinach

8 ozasparagus, diced

1small leek, diced

1 tbspExtra virgin olive oil

To tastesea salt and black pepper

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

In a large pot, add the water and simmer the chicken with 1/2 carrot, 1/2 celery, onion, black peppercorns and bay leaf for approximately 2 hours; skim the broth to remove the fat.

Step 2

In a large skillet, sauté the remaining carrot, celery, asparagus and leeks in olive oil for 3-4 minutes or until slightly browned.

Step 3

Meanwhile, strain the broth into another pot (remove and discard the bay leaf) and place back onto the stove top to simmer.

Step 4

Season the broth with salt and pepper, add the sautéed vegetables and Barilla Pastina pasta then cook for 3 minutes.

Step 5

Remove soup from the heat and fold in chicken, spinach and tomatoes. Allow soup to rest 30 minutes before serving.

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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Pastina

Shape

Mini and Soup

Cook time

6 minutes

Pack size

340 g (4 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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