Creamy Chicken Broth Soup with Bacon, Vegetables, and Pastina
This rich and cozy soup combines crisp bacon, soft pastina, and tender chicken in a creamy broth for a fast comfort meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth Use good-quality chicken broth for best flavor.
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded Rotisserie chicken works great.
- 4 strips bacon, chopped Save some bacon bits for garnish.
- 1 cup vegetables (carrots, celery, onions) Sauté until softened.
- 1 cup pastina pasta Cook according to package instructions.
- 1 cup heavy cream Add off the heat to prevent splitting.
- to taste Salt and pepper
- for garnish Fresh parsley Chopped, for serving.
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Add the vegetables and sauté until softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the pastina and cook according to package instructions.
- Once the pastina is cooked, add the shredded chicken and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Cool the soup to room temperature before storing. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days, or freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating gently on the stove.