Chicken Minestrone Soup
A comforting blend of tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and savory broth, this chicken minestrone soup is the perfect dish for chilly evenings or family gatherings. Packed with flavor and nutrition, it’s an easy weeknight meal that warms both the heart and belly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup small pasta shells
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced carrots and celery; cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in chopped chicken breasts; cook until golden brown.
- Pour in chicken broth and canned tomatoes; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer.
- After 10 minutes, add pasta shells and cook until al dente.
- Stir in fresh spinach or kale along with Italian seasoning; let simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Customize your soup by adding seasonal vegetables or using different pasta shapes like ditalini or elbow macaroni. For added protein and fiber, consider incorporating beans such as cannellini or kidney beans.