Description
A heartwarming chicken soup loaded with veggies and pasta, perfect for comforting body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, bone-in, skin-on
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add chicken to the pot and brown it for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring chicken and veggies are submerged. Add herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and let simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred the meat, and return it to the soup. Stir in the ditalini pasta and cook until al dente.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
For variations, try adding spinach for extra greens, zucchini noodles for a low-carb twist, or crushed red pepper for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg