Description
Healing Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming your body and soul. This delightful Italian-inspired dish combines tender rotisserie chicken, tiny pastina pasta, and a colorful medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. Whether you’re enjoying it on a chilly evening or serving it up for family gatherings, this soup offers both nourishment and heartwarming flavor. It’s an easy recipe that can be customized to include your favorite veggies or herbs, making it a versatile meal option that kids and adults alike will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 stalks celery, diced
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, diced
- 4 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound carrots, diced
- ⅓ cup uncooked pastina pasta
- 2½–3 cups rotisserie chicken
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté onion, celery, bell pepper for 4-5 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth along with carrots and kosher salt. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Remove 2 cups of cooked vegetables; puree the remaining soup until smooth using a blender or immersion blender. Return reserved vegetables to the pot.
- Stir in pastina and cook according to package directions until al dente. Mix in shredded rotisserie chicken and cover for about 20 minutes off heat.
- Serve hot garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Customize your soup by adding spinach or kale for extra nutrients. Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian version.