Cozy Pastina Soup

Servings: 39 minutes

Total time: 6

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups (1.4 L) chicken broth
2 cups (475 ml) water
½ tsp (2.5 ml) dried thyme
½ tsp (2.5 ml) dried oregano
1 cup (240 ml) uncooked pastina pasta
2 cups (475 ml) cooked shredded roasted chicken
1 tsp (5 ml) Diamond Crystal® Kosher Salt
½ tsp (2.5 ml) black pepper
Pesto, optional, for garnish
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots and celery, and cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pour in chicken broth and water. Add thyme and oregano and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
Using an immersion blender, blend the broth and veggies until smooth and creamy, bring soup back to a simmer.
Add pastina and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in shredded chicken kosher salt and pepper, and let soup cook until chicken is heated through, an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and ladle soup into serving bowls. Garnish each with a spoonful of pesto and a generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan and serve.