Italian Penicillin Soup (Pastina Soup)

Ingredients (17)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1-1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1-1/2 cups chopped carrot
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2-in. Parmesan rind, optional
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
• 1 cup uncooked pastina
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Minced fresh parsley, for garnish