Feel Better Chicken Soup
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings 6
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
1 carro,t finely diced
1 rib of 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
Directions:
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.
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*.
Transfer the chicken to a small bowl. Turn the heat up to medium-high and once boiling, stir in the pasta. Cook until tender.
While the pasta is cooking, shred or chop the chicken.
Add the chicken and fresh parsley to the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes:
*One large chicken breast will take about 16-17 minutes to cook, while two small chicken breasts will take about 11-13 minutes.
To use cooked chicken breast, simmer the soup without chicken for 10 minutes. Add the chicken along with the pasta (or for the last 5 minutes of cooking time).
Turmeric can stain your counter or cutting board. Use a darker-colored cutting board if you have one.
For mini pasta, use orzo, mini stars (pastina), vermicelli, acini de pepe, or other small pasta shapes.
Variations:
You can use turkey or frozen chicken or turkey meatballs if time is short.
Storing Leftover Soup:
Keep leftover feel-better chicken soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Reheat on the stove and add fresh noodles, rice, or pasta if desired.
Freeze cooled soup (without noodles, rice, or pasta) in zippered bags laid flat so they can be stored upright to save freezer space. Freeze for up to 4 months and reheat on the stovetop, in the microwave, or in the crockpot.
Nutritonal Facts:
Calories: 183, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 29mg, Sodium: 145mg, Potassium: 483mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 1914IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 33mg, Iron: 1mg
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Recipe courtesy of Spend With Pennies.com
