Easy Italian Chicken Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of this Easy Italian Chicken Soup, a hearty, flavor-packed meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or a comforting lunch. Brimming with tender shredded chicken, nutrient-rich spinach, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots and celery, this soup is simmered in a fragrant broth infused with dried basil and oregano. The addition of ditalini pasta adds a satisfying bite, while a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese takes each serving to the next level. Made in just 40 minutes with pantry staples and fresh ingredients, this one-pot recipe offers a wholesome and nourishing taste of Italy in every spoonful. Perfect for feeding the whole family, this soup is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (canned)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta (or small pasta of choice)
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the shredded cooked chicken, chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with their juices), dried basil, and dried oregano to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in the uncooked ditalini pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
Add the fresh spinach leaves to the pot, stirring until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve hot with a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese on top, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.9 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 461 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 8056 mg | 350% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 240.2 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.9 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.9 g | ||
| Protein | 236.8 g | 474% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1186 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 5182 mg | 110% | |
*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.
