Main Dishesbonappetit4.8
Blended Pastina Soup
A blended soup for kids who don’t want to “see” their vegetables—or anyone else looking for a steamy bowl of chicken soup comfort.
👥 4 Servings👤 Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel📖 bonappetit
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●blender
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Tie 1 thyme sprig around remaining 3 thyme sprigs; set bundle aside. Season 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 4), patted dry, all over with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Set aside.
. skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 4), patted dry1 lbFreshly ground pepper
2
Heat 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a medium heavy pot over medium. Add 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt and cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent and softened, 8–⏱️ 10 minutes. Add 3 large carrots, peeled, thinly sliced, 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced, and 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about ⏱️ 3 minutes.
. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling2 Tbspmedium onion, thinly sliced1. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more1 tsplarge carrots, peeled, thinly sliced3celery stalks, thinly sliced3
3
Add 1 Parmesan rind (if using), 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, and reserved thyme bundle. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer; cook until vegetables are slightly softened, 10–⏱️ 12 minutes. Add reserved chicken; simmer until cooked through and vegetables are completely softened, 10–⏱️ 12 minutes.
Parmesan rind (optional)1low-sodium chicken broth4 cups
4
Meanwhile, cook ½ cup 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.
Parmesan rind (optional)1. fresh lemon juice1 tsp
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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