Description
A comforting and flavorful one-pot soup made with ground chicken, vegetables, pasta, and a touch of cream. Quick to make and easy to clean up!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little warmth)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup small pasta shapes (like ditalini, elbow macaroni, or orzo)
- ½ cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 2. Pour in the chicken broth and add the rinsed and drained cannellini beans. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 3. Stir in the small pasta shapes. Increase the heat to medium and cook according to the pasta’s package directions, or until al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 4. Stir in the half-and-half or heavy cream and the fresh spinach. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted and the soup is heated through but not boiling. Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
Notes
Store cooled soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. Add a splash of broth or water if the soup has thickened too much.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g