Description
This comforting Chicken and Pasta Soup combines tender chicken breasts, fresh vegetables, and delicate acini di pepe or orzo pasta in a flavorful turmeric-infused chicken broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups diced carrots (3 medium, diced small)
- 1 1/2 cups diced celery (3 stalks, diced small)
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium)
- 2 Tbsp peeled and minced ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 Tbsp lemongrass paste
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 tsp ground turmeric
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded evenly to 1/2-inch thickness
- 2/3 cup dry acini di pepe or orzo pasta
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced carrots, celery, and onion, and sauté for 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Stir in minced ginger, garlic, and lemongrass paste and cook for an additional 1 minute to release their flavors.
- Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and add the ground turmeric. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
- Place the pounded chicken breasts into the pot. Bring the broth to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is fully cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked chicken breasts to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Note the chicken will have a yellow tint due to turmeric.
- While the chicken rests, add the acini di pepe or orzo pasta to the simmering soup. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, or according to package instructions, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Dice the rested chicken into small bite-size pieces and return them to the soup. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and fresh lemon juice.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm for a comforting, flavorful meal.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Chicken Pasta Soup, Comfort Food, Soup Recipe