==== Italian pastina soup ====

Source: [[https://allrecipes.com/classic-italian-pastina-soup-recipe-7971739]]

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=== Ingredients ===

  * 1 3-4 lb. whole chicken, neck and insides removed
  * 10-12 cups of cold water
  * 3 stalks of celery, divided
  * 2 medium white or yellow onions, peeled, divided
  * 3 large carrots, peeled, divided
  * 1 tbsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
  * 2 tsp black pepper
  * 2 tbsp olive oil
  * 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  * 1 tbsp of reduced sodium chicken base, such as Better Than Bouillon
  * 1 cup of pastina or other tiny pasta, such as stars
  * 1 tbsp of finely chopped parsley, or to taste
  * 2 tbsp of freshly grated parmesan cheese

=== Instructions ===

  * Place chicken in large pot and pour water over to cover.
  * Roughly chip 2 ribs of celery, 1.5 onions, and 2 carrots. Add to pot with chicken. Season with 2 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of black pepper.
  * Bring pot to boil over high heat.
  * Reduce heat to medium-low and allow chicken to simmer 1 hour, covered.
  * Remove chicken from the pot and allow to cool before removing and shredding the meat.
  * Strain the stock and discard the solids. Reserve liquid and add water if necessary to measure 12 cups of liquid.
  * Finely chop remaining celery, onion, and carrot.
  * Place pot over medium-high heat and add oil.
  * Add chopped vegetables, remaining salt, black pepper, and garlic. Cook frequently until vegetables are tender and onion is translucent.
  * Add reserved stock and chicken base and stir to combine.
  * Bring to boil and reduce to simmer. (~10 minutes).
  * Increase hat to high and bring to boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally 15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  * Reduce heat to low and add chicken and season if desired.
  * Cook additional 5 minutes.
  * Stir in chopped parsley.
  * Serve with grated parmesan.