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Blended Pastina Soup
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Rating : 5
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Brief Description
Blended pastina soup with chicken.
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Main Ingredient
chicken
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Category: Soups
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Cuisine: Italian
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Prep Time: 30 min(s)
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Cook Time: 40 min(s)
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Recipe Type: Public
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Posted By: gardner.marilyn
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Posted On: Feb 26, 2025
Number of Servings:
Ingredients:
- 4 sprigs - thyme
- 1 pounds - skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 4) patted dry
- 1 teaspoons - Diamond Crystal OR 1/2 tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more
- - freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons - extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 - medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 - large carrots, peeled, thinly sliced
- 3 stalks - celery, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves - garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 - Parmesan rind (optional)
- 4 cups - low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cups - pastina or other small pasta (such as ditalini or orzo)
- 1 teaspoons - fresh lemon juice
- - finely grated Parmesan and chopped parsley, optional for serving
Directions:
1. Tie 1 thyme sprig around the remaining 3 thyme sprigs; set bundle aside. Season chicken thighs all over with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a medium-heavy pot over medium heat. Add sliced onion, 1/2 tsp. salt and cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent and softened, about 8-10 minutes.
Add the carrots, celery and garlic cloves and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
3. Add Parmesan rind, if using, chicken broth and reserved bundle of thyme. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Cook until vegetables are slightly softened, about 10-12 minutes. Add reserved chicken; simmer until cooked through and vegetables are completely softened, 10-12 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, cook pastina or other small pasta in a small pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
5. Using tongs, transfer chicken to a plate. Let sit until cool enough to handle, then finely chop. Remove Parmesan rind and thyme; discard.
Working in batches if needed, transfer soup to a blender. Add 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice and a generous drizzle of oil; blend until very smooth. Add a little hot water to reach desired consistency if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Transfer soup back to pot; stir in pasta.
Ladle soup into bowls. Top with chicken, finely grated Parmesan and chopped parsley; season with pepper.
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