
Chicken Pastina
Chef John's chicken pastina is like a big, warm hug from an Italian grandma, a comfort food that will, quite literally, change your mood. You can make this simple soup with a fortified broth if you have the time, or simply use off-the-shelf chicken broth for the 15-minute version.
Directions
Recipe Ingredients
- 4 cups prepared chicken broth
- salt to taste
- 1 cup star-shaped pastina, or acini di pepe
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling