Description
Warm up with creamy Italian Chicken Soup with Pastina made with tender chicken, rich vegetable broth, and comforting plant-based cream flavors that come together in a bowl of pure comfort. This Italian-inspired soup combines delicate pastina pasta, savory vegetables, smoked turkey bacon, and luscious creamy texture, making it the perfect meal for any cozy day or nourishing lunch.
Ingredients
Protein and Pasta
- Tender chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Pastina pasta, small pasta pearls
- Smoked turkey bacon, chopped slices
Vegetables and Aromatics
- Carrots, finely diced
- Celery, finely diced
- Onion, finely diced
- Garlic cloves, minced
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Liquids and Seasonings
- Vegetable broth
- Plant-based cream (natural)
- Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Olive oil
- Natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Start by finely dicing the onion, carrots, and celery to create a beautiful vegetable base. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set aside. Also, chop fresh basil and parsley, and prep smoked turkey bacon slices.
- Sauté Aromatics and Smoked Turkey Bacon: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, stirring until softened and fragrant. Toss in the chopped smoked turkey bacon and cook until slightly crisp, releasing amazing smoky flavors.
- Add Chicken and Broth: Stir in the chicken pieces, allowing them to brown lightly for extra flavor. Next, pour in the vegetable broth and add vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the chicken is tender.
- Introduce Pastina and Plant-Based Cream: Add the pastina pasta to the pot and stir well. Cook just until the pasta softens but still holds its shape. Slowly mix in the plant-based cream (natural) and sprinkle in the natural gelling agent to create that beautifully velvety texture.
- Finish with Fresh Herbs and Seasoning: Remove the soup from heat and fold in chopped basil and parsley. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Let the soup rest for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld perfectly before serving.
Notes
- Fresh is best: Use fresh herbs and vegetables for the most vibrant flavors and colors.
- Simmer gently: Avoid boiling aggressively after adding cream to prevent curdling.
- Control pasta texture: Cook pastina just until tender to prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Smoke notes: Toast smoked turkey bacon first in the pan to unlock maximum flavor.
- Customize creaminess: Adjust the amount of plant-based cream according to your preference for richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Italian chicken soup, creamy soup, pastina pasta, plant-based cream, comfort food, smoked turkey bacon, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, cozy recipes
