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Barilla Pastina Pasta in Chicken Broth with Fresh Vegetables

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

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.

Classic Authentic Italian Recipes

Ingredients

8 servings

1/4 boxBarilla Pastina pasta

3-4 lbwhole chicken, chopped

5 LWater

2celery stalks, diced

10black peppercorns

1 ptcherry tomatoes, halved

2 cupsspinach

8 ozasparagus, diced

1small leek, diced

1 tbspExtra virgin olive oil

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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