Ingredients

• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, neck and insides removed

• 10 cups cold water, or as needed

• 3 ribs celery, divided

• 2 medium white or yellow onions, peeled, divided

• 3 large carrots, peeled, divided

• 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste, divided

• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1  tablespoon reduced sodium chicken base (such as Better than Bouillon)

• 1 cup pastina or other tiny pasta, such as stars

• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, or to taste (optional)

• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste (optional)