Chicken Noodle Soup Pastina

10 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pour olive oil into a hot pan.
  2. 2Add the seasoned chicken breast to the pan.
  3. 3Grill until golden brown on both sides.
  4. 4Remove the cooked chicken from the pan.
  5. 5Add the blended mirepoix (onion, carrot, celery) to the pan.
  6. 6Season with salt and pepper.
  7. 7Stir until softened.
  8. 8Add spices: thyme, red pepper flakes, and turmeric for color.
  9. 9Grate in some garlic.
  10. 10Stir everything together.
  11. 11Deglaze with white wine and scrape up any brown bits.
  12. 12Pour in chicken broth.
  13. 13Season with a pinch of salt.
  14. 14Add butter for extra richness.
  15. 15Pour in acini di pepe (pastina).
  16. 16Bring to a boil.
  17. 17Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  18. 18Once pastina is just about done, add a splash of cream (optional).
  19. 19Add a little bit of butter.
  20. 20Stir everything together.
  21. 21Add back the cooked chicken (cubed this time).
  22. 22Finish with fresh parsley, dill, lemon juice, and Parmesan.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • garlic powder
  • 0.5 small onion
  • 1 small carrot
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 tsp turmeric
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup pastina
  • 0.25 cup dry white wine
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 Parmesan rind
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • Kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • 0.5 lemon lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Equipment

pantongswooden spoongrater

Tips

  • Add a little bit of turmeric for color.
  • Add cream and butter for extra richness.