Nona's Balutis Soup

A simple italian soup.

prep time:	20 mins
cook time:	120 mins
total time:	140 mins
serves:	4

Ingredients

1 chicken carcass (can use bone-in chicken parts)
1 piece Ox tail or shin beef
3 stalks celery
2 carrots, peeled
1 onion, cut in half
1 clove garlic
3 springs fresh parsley
1/2 tsp each, salt and pepper
1 cube chicken stock
Peperini pasta (tiny round pasta, can substitue Orzo or Stellette)
Finely grated parmesan cheese

Directions

In large stock pot add all ingredients, except pasta. Fill pot about 3/4 full of cold water. Bring to boil, simmer on low for 2 hours or more. Strain broth into large bowl. Let cool, then skim fat from top of broth.

Boil desired amount of broth, add pasta noodles, cook until tender. Serve with grated parmesan cheese on the side.

History

We would often have this soup before dinner. Also great if you are feeling under the weather.

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