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How to Make Chiarello's Chicken and Pastina Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chiarello's Chicken and Pastina Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home. This recipe has been inspired by renowned chef Michael Chiarello, known for his rustic and flavorful Italian cooking. The soup is a delicious blend of tender chicken, the rich flavor of tomatoes, and the hearty texture of pastina pasta.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup Muir Glen organic crushed tomatoes with basil
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup diced carrot
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • 2 (32 ounce) cartons Progresso chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon gray salt or sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 1 cup uncooked acini de pepe or small round pasta
  • 2 cups chopped, lightly packed mustard greens, spinach, Swiss chard, or other greens
  • ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Place chicken in a 12-inch skillet. Add 1 carton of broth. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, 20 minutes or until juice run clear.
  • Meanwhile, in a 5-quart stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook 8 to 10 minutes, occasionally stirring until vegetables are tender.
  • Drain chicken, reserving broth; set chicken aside. Strain broth; add to vegetables. Stir remaining carton of broth, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and bay leaf into the stockpot. Heat to boiling. Stir in pasta. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, 15 minutes.
  • Shred or cut chicken into bite-size pieces; add to soup. Stir in greens just until wilted. Remove bay leaf. Serve with a sprinkle of additional freshly ground pepper and cheese.

    • Nutrition

    224 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 900mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 238mg

    Categories

    Soup recipes
    Chicken recipes
    Pasta recipes
    Italian recipes
    Comfort food recipes