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Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Soup – A Comforting Bowl of Nourishment

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350
This nourishing soup combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and pasta for a hearty, comforting meal perfect for colder days.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 4 sticks celery, finely diced
  • 3 carrots carrots, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup cubed butternut squash
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
  • 6 cups hot chicken broth
  • 2 lbs chicken tenders
  • 3-4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 large zucchini, cubed
  • 1/2 cup sweet corn, drained
  • 1/2 cup fregola or risoni pasta
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • to taste salt and pepper

Garnish

  • Grated Parmesan cheese optional for garnish

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add diced onion, celery, carrots, potato, and butternut squash. Season with salt and thyme; sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Pour in chicken broth, add chicken tenders, and tomato paste. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add zucchini, corn, pasta, and lemon juice. Cook for 10-13 minutes until pasta is tender.
  • Remove chicken, shred with forks, return to soup, stir in parsley, and season. Serve hot with optional Parmesan and extra parsley.

Notes

This soup is a hearty, nutritious meal perfect for colder days, packed with lean chicken, fresh vegetables, and tender pasta.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Keyword: chicken, comfort food, Vegetables