Feel Better Chicken Soup
This quick and comforting chicken soup features tender chicken, fresh veggies, zesty lemon, and mini pasta in a flavorful, herb-infused broth.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
- 1 carrot (finely diced)
- 1 rib celery (finely diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 large chicken breast or two small chicken breasts)
- 6 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or more for a stronger flavor)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces mini pasta (see notes)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Steps
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In a medium saucepan, combine butter, onion, carrot, and celery. Cook over medium heat until softened. Add garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute more.
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Add the chicken breast, chicken broth, lemon juice, oregano, turmeric, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 11-17 minutes*.
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Transfer the chicken to a small bowl. Turn the heat up to medium-high and once boiling, stir in the pasta. Cook until tender.
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While the pasta is cooking, shred or chop the chicken.
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Add the chicken and fresh parsley to the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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