Italian Penicillin (Pastina)

45 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add water and chicken broth to a stock pot.
  2. 2Add water and chicken broth to a stock pot.
  3. 3Add water and chicken broth to a stock pot.
  4. 4Add all vegetables (carrots, celery, garlic, onion) and salt to the pot.
  5. 5Add all vegetables (carrots, celery, garlic, onion) and salt to the pot.
  6. 6Add all vegetables (carrots, celery, garlic, onion) and salt to the pot.
  7. 7Bring to a roaring boil.
  8. 8Bring to a roaring boil.
  9. 9Bring to a roaring boil.
  10. 10Cover and cook for 45 minutes to let the vegetables get tender.
  11. 11Cover and cook for 45 minutes to let the vegetables get tender.
  12. 12Cover and cook for 45 minutes to let the vegetables get tender.
  13. 13Remove the cooked vegetables from the broth using a slotted spoon and place them in a blender.
  14. 14Remove the cooked vegetables from the broth using a slotted spoon and place them in a blender.
  15. 15Remove the cooked vegetables from the broth using a slotted spoon and place them in a blender.
  16. 16Add a little bit of chicken broth and chicken bouillon to the blender with the vegetables.
  17. 17Add a little bit of chicken broth and chicken bouillon to the blender with the vegetables.
  18. 18Add a little bit of chicken broth and chicken bouillon to the blender with the vegetables.
  19. 19Blend until the mixture is nice and creamy.
  20. 20Blend until the mixture is nice and creamy.
  21. 21Blend until the mixture is nice and creamy.
  22. 22Add the blended vegetable mixture back to your chicken broth in the pot.
  23. 23Add the blended vegetable mixture back to your chicken broth in the pot.
  24. 24Add the blended vegetable mixture back to your chicken broth in the pot.
  25. 25Give the broth a good mix.
  26. 26Give the broth a good mix.
  27. 27Give the broth a good mix.
  28. 28Cook your favorite pasta shape (e.g., Pastina, orzo, Ditalini).
  29. 29Cook your favorite pasta shape (e.g., Pastina, orzo, Ditalini).
  30. 30Cook your favorite pasta shape (e.g., Pastina, orzo, Ditalini).
  31. 31Pour the broth mix over the cooked pasta.
  32. 32Pour the broth mix over the cooked pasta.
  33. 33Pour the broth mix over the cooked pasta.
  34. 34Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  35. 35Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  36. 36Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

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