Description
A warm and comforting Italian soup filled with chicken, pasta, and a blend of aromatic herbs, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)
- 1 cup spinach or kale, chopped
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Begin by heating the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Next, add in the minced garlic, sliced carrots, and diced celery. Continue to sauté for another 4 to 5 minutes.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and add it to the pot. Cook until no longer pink, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked, pour in the chicken broth and water, and add the canned tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Add pasta of choice to the soup and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, or until tender.
- In the final few minutes, stir in the chopped spinach or kale.
- Once everything is cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with parsley and optional Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
Consider using pre-cooked chicken for quicker prep. Experiment with different vegetables or pasta types.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg