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×Jump to RecipeComforting and healing, this Italian Pastina Soup Recipe (with Chicken broth), or Pastina in brodo, is just what the doctor ordered when you are feeling a little under the weather. This pastina soup is made with wholesome ingredients and homemade chicken broth.In the mood for another cozy Italian soup recipe? Try my Authentic Italian Pasta e Fagioli Recipe (soup) and No Potato Leek Soup Recipe (Creamy and Easy).This simple pastina soup will warm you up from the inside out during the colder months or any time of year. This recipe takes me to my childhood, as many young children in Italy grow up with this nostalgic soul-warming soup. This is a delicious Italian comfort food recipe. Serve with a slice of homemade Italian bread. Enjoy!Equally comforting is Creamy Parmesan Rice Recipe (Quick and Easy Side).Another beautiful recipe from la cucina povera (Italian poor kitchen) is this humble little pasta soup (pastina in brodo) in a rich broth. It is similar to an American chicken noodle soup, or chicken soup, recipe (without the chicken, although you can certainly leave it for extra protein). This version uses chicken to make the homemade chicken broth.It is known as Italian penicillin for a good reason! If you have a cold, tummy ache, or feel under the weather, Italian pastina soup is clinically proven to make you feel better- at least, that is what my nonna told me ;).Italian pastina soup is one of the most comforting soups. Make this pasta soup on a cold day or whenever you need a little extra love. It is the perfect meal to heal your tummy and soul. Even your picky eater will devour this simple pastina soup recipe.Jump to:This pastina soup is made with simple and wholesome ingredients.See the recipe card for quantities.There are many ways you can make homemade chicken broth. The most nutritious and rich chicken broth uses whole chicken.This is a great way to use your leftover chicken carcass after making Perfect Roast Chicken with Citrus and Fennel. This is what I love to do. Using the whole chicken carcass with bones provides extra health benefits. You can read more about the benefits of bone broth here.To make a lighter broth, you can use boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken tenders, or any other chicken you have on hand.Making your homemade chicken broth for pastina soup is easy! You dump the ingredients in a stock pot, let it boil, then strain the broth. The extra time is worth the effort to make a rich broth for the pasta soup.Place all chicken broth ingredients in a large pot, soup kettle, or Dutch oven. Cover with water just enough so all ingredients are submerged. Bring to a boil on high heat.Let boil for a few minutes, then reduce heat until it is just at a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 hours, skimming foam from the top as necessary.Strain broth through a colander or sieve. Discard the vegetables and herbs.Bring 6 cups of homemade chicken broth to a boil.Add the pastina pasta and boil for 3-4 minutes or until al dente (according to package instructions).Serve with freshly grated Parmigiano cheese, freshly ground black pepper, and a good drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve with Easy, Soft Italian No Knead Bread.&nbsp;Pastina pasta refers to several fine kinds of pasta or small shapes such as tiny pasta stars, "stelline" (perhaps the most common in Italy), small tubes, alphabet pasta, or even tiny macaroni noodles with small shells. There isn't one standard "pastina" pasta shape.The Pasta brand Ronzoni&nbsp;announced in January 2023 that the company is discontinuing its pastina product, a tiny star-shaped pasta. Where can you find similar pasta that you know and love to make pastina soup? Here are some great alternatives:I love the little star's pastina variety since that is what I grew up eating for this soup. Feel free to use any variety you have on hand or like best! It doesn't matter what kind of pastina you use as long as you like it.The small size makes pastina an excellent filler for many Italian soups. Try it in our Classic Italian Minestrone Soup Recipe, or Easy Tomato Soup.I recommend making it homemade if you want the most flavorful and nutritious broth. You can certainly use store-bought chicken broth for convenience and ensure it is good quality.This recipe is the traditional pastina soup recipe with homemade chicken broth. If you want to try homemade Italian chicken pastina soup with a few twists, you can try these the next time you make it.This version of pastina soup is also nostalgic for me since my mother often egg to add extra protein, especially when we weren't feeling well.If you want to try Italian pastina soup with eggs scramble 1-2 whole eggs per person and drop them in the hot broth with pasta at the end of the cooking time. It is similar to an egg drop soup since the egg cooks in the hot broth.You can store chicken broth or stock in the&nbsp;fridge for 3-4 days or freeze it for months. Store in airtight containers.To reheat leftovers add to a small pot on low heat until broth and pasta are warm enough for your liking. Add more broth if pasta absorbs it while being stored in the fridge.I do not recommend freezing the soup with the pastina pasta already cooked.Since it only takes a few moments to boil the pastina pasta in the chicken broth I recommend making this part fresh before serving.Do you drain pastina? No, you do not drain the pasta for pastina en brodo soup. The broth is the most nutritious part, and the pasta cooks IN the broth. The pasta will absorb some of the broth, and that is normal. You can always add more broth to thin out the pasta soup if you want. Can I add chicken to pastina soup? Yes, absolutely! It is not traditional in the Italian pastina en brodo soup, but you can. If you want a boost of protein, you can add shredded chicken and even cooked veggies.More Italian soups you'll love Classic Italian Minestrone Soup, Classic Italian Wedding Soup Recipe, Tomato Soup Recipe, Pasta e Ceci, and Zuppa Toscana.Make sure to leave a&nbsp;⭐️star rating&nbsp;on the recipe card and comment below if you make the recipe. I love to connect with you through my recipes.I would love for you to tag me on Instagram&nbsp;@cucinabyelena so I can see your delicious Italian recipes. To get more ideas,&nbsp;follow me on Pinterest.PrintPastina Soup IngredientsHomemade Chicken BrothHomemade Chicken BrothPlace all chicken broth ingredients in a large pot, soup kettle, or Dutch oven. Cover with water just enough so all ingredients are submerged. Bring to a boil on high heat. Let boil for a few minutes then reduce heat until it is just at a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 hours, skimming foam from top as necessary.Strain broth through a colander, or sieve. Discard the vegetables and herbs.Pastina Soup&nbsp;Bring 6 cups of homemade chicken broth to a boil.Add the pastina pasta and boil for 3-4 minutes or until al dente (according to package instructions).Serve with freshly grated parmigano cheese and freshly ground black pepper, and/or a good drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve with Easy Soft Italian No Knead Bread.&nbsp;chicken broth, pastina, soup, Italian pastina soup, Italian recipeI haven’t made pastine in such a long time… your recipe is delicious. Every child should eat pastine and there is not a meal better for everyone’s soul. Incredible memories from a meal.ReplyJust like my NONNA used to make. Excellent!!ReplyHow do you add parmesan to this dish without it melting into a big glob?ReplyThis is soup is just what I need when I’m feel under the weather. Simple and nutritious.ReplyFriend's Email AddressYour NameYour Email AddressCommentsEmail sent!

×Jump to RecipeComforting and healing, this Italian Pastina Soup Recipe (with Chicken broth), or Pastina in brodo, is just what the doctor ordered when you are feeling a little under the weather. This pastina soup is made with wholesome ingredients and homemade chicken broth.In the mood for another cozy Italian soup recipe? Try my Authentic Italian Pasta e Fagioli Recipe (soup) and No Potato Leek Soup Recipe (Creamy and Easy).This simple pastina soup will warm you up from the inside out during the colder months or any time of year. This recipe takes me to my childhood, as many young...

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