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Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup

Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup for Cozy Nights In

This Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup is a quick, comforting solution for chilly evenings, loaded with creamy broth and fresh vegetables.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 lb ground chicken substitute with ground turkey or Italian sausage
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half for a lighter feel
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 medium celery stalks diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Pasta
  • 1 cup pasta bow tie or similar
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add 1 diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Crumble in 1 pound of ground chicken. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned.
  5. Sprinkle in 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, along with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  6. Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil, about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Once boiling, add 1 cup of uncooked pasta. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes.
  8. Gently stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of frozen peas. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 210mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This soup is customizable; feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your preferences.

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