Description
Italian Ground Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights or when you’re in need of a warm embrace. This hearty and flavorful soup features tender ground chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs that come together in a delightful blend. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe will have you feeling like a culinary genius in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes in juice
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup small pasta (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 2 tsp olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add ground chicken; cook until browned while breaking it apart with a spatula (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and oregano; cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- If using pasta, add it now and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg