Description

This Ground Chicken Soup is a comforting and hearty meal perfect for chilly days. Featuring savory ground chicken simmered with fragrant herbs, fresh vegetables, and tender bow tie pasta in a flavorful tomato and chicken broth base, it’s a satisfying soup that’s simple to make and packed with nourishing ingredients.

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
4–5 cups chicken broth, low sodium
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Vegetables and Pasta

1¾ cups frozen peas, carrots, green beans
8 oz bow tie pasta/farfalle, uncooked (about one cup)

Finishing Touches

½ cup parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp cilantro, chopped for garnish

Instructions

Sauté Ground Chicken: In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and crumble it with a wooden spatula as it cooks until it begins to brown.
Add Aromatics and Seasonings: While the chicken browns, add chopped onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste to the pot. Stir well to evenly combine and develop the flavors.
Add Vegetables, Pasta, and Broth: Stir in the frozen peas, carrots, green beans, uncooked bow tie pasta, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
Adjust Liquid Level: If the noodles absorb too much liquid and the soup becomes too thick, add an extra cup of chicken broth or water. Heat the soup again and add more liquid as needed until you reach the desired consistency. Note that additional salt might be required if using water instead of broth.
Finish and Serve: Just before serving, stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with extra parmesan, cracked black pepper, and chopped cilantro or parsley as desired.

Notes

You can use any combination of frozen vegetables such as peas, carrots, and green beans.
Adjust the salt according to your taste, especially if you add water instead of broth.
Worcestershire sauce adds depth and umami but can be omitted for a more straightforward flavor.
Using low sodium chicken broth helps control the salt level in the soup.
Bow tie pasta is preferred, but any small pasta can be substituted.
For a dairy-free option, omit the parmesan cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: ground chicken soup, chicken noodle soup, healthy soup recipe, easy soup, low fat soup, comfort food, autumn recipe, simple dinner