Chicken Alphabet Soup
Warm, comforting, and delightfully nostalgic, Chicken Alphabet Soup is the ultimate bowl of goodness perfect for kids and adults alike. Featuring tender shredded chicken, colorful diced vegetables, and whimsical alphabet pasta swimming in a savory, herb-infused chicken broth, this recipe is as satisfying as it is fun. Ready in just 50 minutes with simple pantry staples like olive oil, garlic, thyme, and fresh parsley, this family-friendly soup is easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy weeknight meal. Serve it piping hot with a slice of crusty bread or alongside a crisp green salad for a wholesome, heartwarming dish that everyone will love. Keywords: chicken alphabet soup, easy soup recipes, family-friendly meals, homemade soup, comforting dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup alphabet pasta
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Place the chicken breasts into the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Add the bay leaf and dried thyme.
Bring the soup to a simmer. Cover the pot and let the chicken cook for about 15-18 minutes, or until fully cooked through.
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Set aside.
Bring the soup back to a gentle boil and add the alphabet pasta. Cook according to the package instructions, typically 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the pasta is cooked, return the shredded chicken to the pot. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove the bay leaf and stir in the fresh parsley.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.7 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 7243 mg | 315% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.7 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.0 g | ||
| Protein | 164.9 g | 330% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 386 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 3831 mg | 82% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
