Nana's Chicken Pastina Soup |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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You can substitute orzo or alphabets for pastina in this Sicilian-style chicken soup. Ingredients:
1/2 cup water |
2 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth |
2 1/4 cups prechopped celery, onion, and carrot mix |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1 pound chicken breast tenders (cut into 1-inch cubes) |
1/4 cup (1 1/2 ounces) uncooked pastina (tiny star-shaped pasta) |
3 tablespoons commercial pesto |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1/4 cup (1 ounce) preshredded fresh parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Bring water and broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in celery mix, pepper, salt, and chicken; bring to a boil. Add pasta; cook 4 minutes. Stir in pesto and juice, and simmer 1 minute. Sprinkle with cheese.
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