Best 7 Chicken And Pasta Soup Recipes

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"Chicken and pasta soup" is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for a quick and easy meal, or as a hearty and comforting soup on a cold winter's day. There are many different recipes for "chicken and pasta soup", each with its unique flavor and ingredients. Whether you prefer a creamy, broth-based soup or a more hearty, chunky version, there is sure to be a recipe out there that is perfect for you.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ITALIAN CHICKEN SOUP WITH PASTA AND TOMATOES



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We like to think of this recipe as an Italian grandma's take on classic chicken noodle soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 4h45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 whole chicken (4 1/2 pounds), cut into 8 pieces with the backbone, plus 8 extra wings (1 1/2 pounds)
4 large sprigs parsley
2 large sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, plus freshly ground black pepper for seasoning
1 small onion, diced (1 cup)
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds (1 cup)
1 cup chopped fennel
One 14.5-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
8 ounces cooked ditalini
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Red-pepper flakes and grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with 14 cups water, chicken pieces, backbone, wings, parsley, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil. Skim foam, reduce heat, and gently simmer for 25 minutes. Remove chicken (except wings); continue simmering while you discard skin and remove meat from bones. Cover meat and refrigerate; return bones to pot and simmer 3 1/2 hours more.
  • Strain broth through a fine-mesh sieve and discard solids, including bones and wings. Skim fat and transfer broth to a clean pot. Add onions, carrots, fennel, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are very tender, 25 minutes.
  • Cut or tear reserved chicken into 3 cups of bite-size pieces. (You'll end up with an extra cup of meat; save it for a salad or a sandwich.) Add to broth, along with ditalini, basil, and lemon juice. Heat through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, top with red-pepper flakes and Parmesan, and serve.

CHICKEN-APPLE SAUSAGE AND PASTA SOUP



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This soup has pasta, sausage and vegetable for serious sustenance for a nice midday energy boost.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

Coarse salt
1/2 cup dried (2 ounces) whole-wheat elbow macaroni
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup mixed frozen vegetables
6 ounces chicken-apple sausage, quartered lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 wedges store-bought cornbread, optional

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook macaroni until al dente (slightly firm) following package instructions; drain.
  • In the same saucepan bring the broth to a simmer over medium heat. Add the vegetables; cook 5 minutes. Add the sausage and macaroni and cook just until heated through. Remove from heat; stir in basil. Transfer to a thermos (or two); divide Parmesan and wrap separately. At lunchtime, add Parmesan and serve with a wedge of cornbread, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 34 g

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN AND PASTA SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 8h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 carrots, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 long strips lemon zest
4 sprigs fresh dill, plus 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 2 pounds)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup small pasta, such as pastina
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 bunch fresh spinach, stemmed
Freshly ground pepper
4 ounces feta cheese
Lemon wedges and crusty bread, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the carrots, lemon zest, dill sprigs, olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. Season the chicken with salt and add to the cooker. Add the broth and 4 cups water, cover and cook on low, about 8 hours.
  • About 20 minutes before serving, add the pasta to the slow cooker, cover and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir the chopped dill, peas and spinach into the soup and cover until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Stir to break up the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and crumble the feta on top. Serve with lemon and bread, if desired.

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN AND PASTA SOUP



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A better than canned, comfort soup made in the Instant Pot®.

Provided by Jeremy Crockett

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 cups water
2 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¾ cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrots
½ cup diced onion
8 teaspoons chicken soup base
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
⅛ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon curry powder
2 leaf (blank)s bay leaves
½ cup pastina (tiny star-shaped pasta) or other tiny pasta

Steps:

  • Combine water, chicken, celery, carrots, onion, chicken soup base, oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, pepper, curry powder, and bay leaves in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Discard bay leaves. Remove chicken breasts and dice; be careful, it's hot.
  • Return chicken to the pot with pastina. Select Saute function and boil, uncovered, until pasta is tender, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1108.8 mg, Sugar 3 g

CHICKEN SOUP WITH PASTA AND WHITE BEANS



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Beginning with my Fast Chicken Soup Base it is easy to knock hours off of the cooking time usually needed for homemade chicken soup and still end up with soup that tastes even better than the 'from scratch' method. With a little creativity you can easily make two varieties of these soul-satisfying meals.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 recipe Fast Chicken Soup Base
2 (16 ounce) cans white beans, drained
1 cup small pasta, such as ditalini
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare Fast Chicken Soup Base. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add these, then simmer until tender, 10-20 minutes: 2 16-ounce cans white beans, drained; 1 cup small pasta, such as ditalini; 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes; 2 tsps. minced fresh rosemary.
  • Before removing from heat, stir in: 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  • Final touch: Add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve soup with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 303 mg, Sugar 2 g

CHICKEN, SQUASH AND PASTA SOUP



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Butternut squash adds color and nutrients to chicken noodle soup.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2 medium stalks celery, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
6 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
2 1/2 cups chopped deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
1 1/2 cups uncooked tricolor rotini pasta (about 5 oz)
1 1/2 cups 3/4-inch cubes peeled butternut squash
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In 4 1/2- to 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook celery, onion and sage in oil 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is softened.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta and squash are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1420 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

LITTLE'S CHICKEN AND PASTA SOUP



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From "Fast Chicken" / The Hawthorn Series This is quite a chunky soup. Add more stock if preferred.

Provided by littlemafia

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 chicken breast fillets, diced
1 cup mushroom, roughly chopped
1 onion, finely diced
180 g spaghetti
6 cups chicken stock
1 cup basil leaves
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Fry the onion until soft and golden.
  • Add the chicken , mushrooms,,pasta and the stock.
  • Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes,.
  • Stir in fresh basil leaves and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.2, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 519.9, Carbohydrate 55.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 8.1, Protein 17.1

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your soup taste its best. Look for organic, free-range chicken and fresh vegetables.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too much chicken or vegetables to the pot, they won't cook evenly and the soup will be bland.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
  • Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a splash of lemon juice or a dollop of sour cream to brighten the flavor.
  • Serve the soup with a variety of toppings: Chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, and crumbled bacon are all great additions.

Conclusion:

Chicken and pasta soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and hearty soup that will warm you up on a cold day. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken and pasta soup a try.

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