Description
This hearty Ground Chicken Soup combines tender ground chicken, vibrant vegetables, and bow tie pasta in a flavorful broth, seasoned with aromatic herbs and enriched with parmesan cheese. Perfect for a comforting meal, this soup is easy to prepare and adaptable with your favorite frozen veggies and pasta varieties.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Oil
- ½ tsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
Vegetables and Aromatics
- ¼ cup yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1¾ cup frozen peas, carrots, green beans (or your preferred frozen veggie blend)
Seasonings and Sauces
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt (plus more to taste)
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce alternative)
Liquids and Starch
- 4–5 cups chicken broth, low sodium
- 8 oz bow tie pasta/farfalle, uncooked (about 1 cup)
Cheese and Garnish
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Brown the Chicken: In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat ½ teaspoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of ground chicken and crumble it with a wooden spatula as it cooks until browned.
- Add Aromatics and Seasonings: As the chicken begins to brown, stir in ¼ cup chopped yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste. Mix well to combine flavors.
- Add Vegetables, Pasta, and Broth: Add 1¾ cups of frozen peas, carrots, and green beans, followed by 8 ounces of uncooked bow tie pasta, and 4 to 5 cups of low sodium chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Simmer the Soup: Cover the pot and let the soup simmer over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until the pasta is al dente and vegetables are tender.
- Adjust Liquids and Seasoning: If the pasta absorbs too much liquid and the soup is too thick, add additional chicken broth or water one cup at a time, bringing the soup back to heat after each addition. Taste and add more salt as needed, especially if adding water instead of broth for thinning.
- Add Cheese and Serve: Stir in ½ cup of parmesan cheese just before serving to add creaminess and flavor. Ladle the hot soup into bowls.
- Garnish Creatively: Top with extra parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper, and chopped cilantro or parsley for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Ground turkey can be used as a substitute for ground chicken.
- Any pasta shape works well if bow tie is unavailable.
- Feel free to use any frozen vegetable blend you prefer.
- Soy sauce is an acceptable alternative to 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, easy chicken soup, healthy soup recipe, chicken pasta soup, weeknight dinner, comfort food