Man, oh MAN this has been a tough flu/common illness season, especially for our clients and their kids! Although this recipe doesn't seem to be the most protein heavy, it actually carries 20 grams per serving, and it is definitely "a classic sick-meal" for a reason. Not only does it go down easily and tastes great, but it has a healthy dose of micronutrients to help strengthen the immune system. We like to enjoy this with baked or pan seared chicken breasts or thighs!
Recipe serves 4
Ingredients:
3 divided tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
½ cup celery, diced
½ cup carrot, diced
½ cup onion, diced
1-2 clove(s) garlic, minced
1 cup pastina or other small pasta like orzo
4 cups chicken bone broth (reduced sodium)
¼ tsp turmeric
¼ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp fresh ground pepper
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg, thoroughly whisked
Directions:
Heat a dutch oven over medium/medium-high heat. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery in 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil until they begin to soften. Add the garlic, cooking until it becomes fragrant - 2-3 minutes.
Add the bone broth, turmeric, kosher salt, and fresh ground pepper. Continue to heat the broth until it starts to simmer. (*optional for a smoother finish: immersion-blend before adding pastina). Add the pastina (or orzo) and cook until just al dente.
Remove from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese and extra 2 tbsp butter.
Let the pastina cool for 3-5 minutes. Then, slowly stir in the whisked egg while continuously stirring the pastina at the same time. Add a little fresh parsley, optional extra parm, and a squeeze of lemon.
Enjoy and let me know if you liked it!
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