Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of chicken soup that warms both body and soul. This delightful recipe features tender chicken thighs, tiny acini di pepe pasta, and vibrant spinach simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for chilly nights or when you need a soothing hug in a bowl, this nourishing dish is easy to make and sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup acini di pepe pasta
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the diced onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the boneless chicken thighs; brown them slightly on each side.
- Pour in the chicken broth along with thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add acini di pepe pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (7-9 minutes).
- Fold in fresh spinach during the last minutes of cooking until just wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg