Description
Discover how to make a delicious Italian Style Chicken Noodle Soup from scratch. This easy recipe will warm your soul and satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
- 3 celery ribs – sliced
- 3 medium carrots – sliced
- 1 large yellow onion – chopped
- 3 garlic cloves – minced
- 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) ground black pepper
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 6 cups (1.4 L) beef broth
- 1 (425 g) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 (225 g) can tomato sauce
- 1 lb. (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breast – cut into bite-size chunks
- 8 oz. (225 g) penne pasta – half a 1 pound box
- 3 cups (720 ml) fresh baby spinach leaves
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Pour the vegetable oil into a large soup pot and heat on medium-high for one minute. Add the sliced celery, sliced carrots, and chopped onion. Sauté for five minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Introduce the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, granulated sugar, salt, ground black pepper, and bay leaf. Stir frequently and cook for one minute.
- Pour in the beef broth, petite diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Allow the mixture to reach a boil. Add in the chicken pieces and penne pasta.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for eight minutes, stirring from time to time.
- Incorporate the baby spinach leaves and continue to simmer for an additional two minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Take the pot off the heat and let the soup sit for five minutes before serving. Optionally, top each serving with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Try using whole wheat penne pasta or another high-fiber pasta for a heartier soup.
- Consider using fire-roasted diced tomatoes for a smoky flavor twist.
- Boost the protein by adding drained and rinsed white beans along with the chicken.
