Description
A comforting chicken and ditalini soup filled with vegetables and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced lemongrass
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup water
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3/4 cup ditalini pasta
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a Dutch oven set over medium heat.
- Stir in the onion, carrots, and celery, cooking for 3–4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 2–3 minutes more, until they release their moisture and start to brown.
- Stir in the garlic, ginger, lemongrass, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 1–2 minutes until everything is fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken stock and 1 cup of water. Add the bay leaves and the chicken thighs.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the pot. Shred it with two forks and set aside.
- Add the ditalini pasta to the pot. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in the lemon juice. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chopped chives. Serve hot and enjoy the bright, herb-filled flavor.
Notes
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add more vegetables as desired.
- For a heartier soup, add more pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg