Italian Penicillin (Pastina)

45m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add water and chicken broth to a stock pot.
  2. 2Add all vegetables (carrots, celery, garlic, onion) and salt to the pot.
  3. 3Bring to a roaring boil.
  4. 4Cover and cook for 45 minutes to let the vegetables get tender.
  5. 5Remove the cooked vegetables from the broth using a slotted spoon and place them in a blender.
  6. 6Add a little bit of chicken broth and chicken bouillon to the blender with the vegetables.
  7. 7Blend until the mixture is nice and creamy.
  8. 8Add the blended vegetable mixture back to your chicken broth in the pot.
  9. 9Give the broth a good mix.
  10. 10Cook your favorite pasta shape (e.g., Pastina, orzo, Ditalini).
  11. 11Pour the broth mix over the cooked pasta.
  12. 12Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups organic chicken or veggie broth
  • 6 cups water
  • 3 celery stalks, cut in half
  • 3 carrot stalks, peeled and cut in half
  • 6 garlic cloves, whole
  • 1 whole onion, yellow or white
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp chicken bouillon
  • Pastina, orzo, Ditalini pasta of your choice
  • Parmesan cheese

Equipment

Stock potLidSlotted spoonBlenderLadle

Tips

  • Buy fresh, organic produce for the best nutrients possible without added preservatives.
  • Let the soup do its job for 24 hours for maximum effect when sick.