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Ground Chicken Soup with Pasta and Vegetables Recipe

4.7 from 57 reviews

This Ground Chicken Soup Recipe is a hearty, comforting soup packed with nutritious vegetables, tender ground chicken, and bow tie pasta. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for a warming meal any day of the week. The savory broth is enhanced with tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian herbs, creating a deliciously balanced flavor that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • ½ tsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • ¼ cup yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt, more to taste
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Soup Liquid and Pasta

  • 45 cups chicken broth, low sodium
  • 8 oz bow tie pasta (farfalle), uncooked (about 1 cup)

Vegetables

  • 1¾ cup frozen peas, carrots, green beans (or any frozen veggie blend preferred)

Finishing Touches

  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp cilantro, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat and Brown the Meat: In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and crumble it using a wooden spatula, cooking until it starts to brown.
  2. Add Aromatics and Seasonings: While the meat is browning, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, basil, thyme, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste to the pot. Stir to combine and release the flavors.
  3. Add Vegetables, Pasta, and Broth: Stir in the frozen vegetable blend, uncooked bow tie pasta, and chicken broth. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer, then cover and let it cook over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes until the noodles are al dente.
  4. Adjust Liquid and Seasoning: If the noodles absorb too much liquid, add an extra cup of broth or water and bring it back to a simmer. Adjust salt to taste, especially if water is added instead of broth, to balance the flavor.
  5. Finish with Cheese and Serve: When ready to serve, stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and well incorporated. Serve the soup hot in bowls, garnished with extra parmesan, cracked black pepper, and chopped cilantro or parsley as desired.

Notes

  • Ground turkey can be used as a substitute for ground chicken.
  • Any pasta shape works well in this soup.
  • Feel free to use any frozen vegetable blend you prefer.
  • Soy sauce can be used instead of Worcestershire sauce.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • You can freeze leftovers for up to 2 months.

Keywords: ground chicken soup, chicken pasta soup, easy soup recipe, healthy soup, weeknight dinner, comfort food