Description
Italian Ground Chicken Soup is a delightful blend of tender ground chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, all simmered in a savory broth. This comforting soup is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to adapt based on your pantry staples. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, it warms the soul and brings loved ones together with each heartwarming bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 cup small pasta (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add ground chicken; break it apart with a spoon until fully cooked.
- Pour in chicken broth and add oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- If using greens or pasta, add them now and stir well.
- Simmer for another 5–10 minutes, then finish with fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg