Italian Penicillin” or Pastina to Us, Was a Staple in Our Ho

• total time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

4c organic chicken or veggie broth

6c water

3 celery stalks, cut in half

3 carrot stalks, peeled and cut in half

6 garlic cloves, whole

1 whole onion, yellow or white

1tsp salt

1tbsp chicken bouillon (optional)

Pastina, orzo, Ditalini pasta of your choice

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a stock pot, combine water and chicken broth. Add all vegetables and bring to a boil on medium high heat. Once boiling, bring heat to medium low and cover partially and cook for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, with a slotted spoon, remove veggies from broth and place in blender with 2 full ladles of broth and chicken bouillon. Blend and add back to broth. Cook your favorite pasta and pour broth mix over. Sprinkle with cheese. Enjoy!