Description
Chicken and Cavatelli Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or any time you crave warmth. This hearty dish features tender chicken, pillowy cavatelli pasta, and fresh vegetables simmered in a savory broth that will wrap you in cozy flavors. With its vibrant colors and robust taste, this soup not only nourishes the body but also warms the soul. Easy to prepare and adaptable to your pantry staples, Chicken and Cavatelli Soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups cavatelli pasta
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces. Chop carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent; add garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken, cooking until golden brown.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil. Add cavatelli pasta and cook for about 8 minutes until al dente.
- Stir in chopped carrots and celery along with thyme; season with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Before serving, stir in lemon juice and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg