Best 12 Chunky Chicken Soup With Pasta Shells Recipes

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When the weather turns cold and chilly, there's nothing quite like a warm and hearty bowl of chunky chicken soup with pasta shells to warm you up from the inside out. This classic comfort food is packed with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and pasta, all simmered in a flavorful broth. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a comforting dish to serve on a special occasion, this versatile soup is sure to satisfy. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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CHICKEN AND PASTA SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings (about 9 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup orzo or favorite shaped little pasta
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 rib celery, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups cooked chicken
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
5 cups chicken broth, low-sodium canned or homemade

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat and salt it generously. Add the pasta and boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and salt; cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the chicken, bay leaf, thyme, and broth to the vegetables, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the pasta to the soup just before serving. Ladle into warm bowls and serve. Soup can be made in advance and frozen, just omit the pasta and add when serving.

OLD FASHIONED CHUNKY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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When winter holds Maple Grove, Minnesota in its icy grip, Sharon Skildum relies on this hearty, old-fashioned chicken soup to warm her right down to her toes. It's just like Grandma used to make-full of veggies and rich flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup diced carrot
2 tablespoons diced celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 teaspoon butter
2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2/3 cup diced cooked chicken
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Dash pepper
1/2 cup uncooked medium egg noodles
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the carrot, celery and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, chicken and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Add noodles; cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 511mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN SOUP WITH HOMEMADE NOODLES



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This is my beloved Grandmother's recipe. I have made noodles from scratch mixing, rolling, and cutting by hand. Today I use a dough mixer and pasta cutter to save time.

Provided by Kelly Nagy Cramer

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

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 gallon chicken stock
4 bone-in chicken breast halves
3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
3 eggs
2 tablespoons water, or as needed
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Bring chicken stock to a boil; cook chicken breasts at a boil until no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove chicken, cool, and cut meat from bone; keep chicken stock at a low simmer.
  • Mix flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt together using the dough hook attachment in the bowl of a stand mixer on Low; add eggs and water, 1 tablespoon at time, until dough holds together.
  • Split dough in half. Roll 1 dough half on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut dough into noodles 2 to 3-inches long x 1/4-inch wide using a sharp knife dipped in flour or a fettuccine pasta cutter. Repeat with other dough half.
  • Return chicken to the simmering stock; add noodles. Season stock with black pepper and 1 pinch salt. Cook soup until noodles are cooked through, 15 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 179.4 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 41.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 2021.5 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

CREAMY CHICKEN-PASTA SOUP



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Sugar snap peas add crunch to this comforting soup. The J. Alexander's Restaurant in Troy , MI uses penne pasta, but macaroni would also work well. rich and creamy, and full of goodies!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter
4 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup shredded carrot (about 2 medium)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken stock or 6 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup penne pasta
1/4 lb sugar snap pea, halved diagonally
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat.
  • Add mushrooms, celery, carrots and onion.
  • Cook until celery and onion are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add flour and cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Gradually mix in chicken stock.
  • Bring soup to simmer, stirring frequently.
  • Add half and half and chopped parsley and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken tenders and simmer until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • (Chicken soup can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate.) Cook penne pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
  • Drain pasta.
  • Bring chicken soup to simmer.
  • Mix in cooked pasta and sugar snap peas and simmer 2 minutes.
  • Mix in lemon juice; season to taste with salt and pepper.

CHUNKY CHICKEN SOUP



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Make and share this Chunky Chicken Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Chicken

Time 56m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch strips
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2/3 onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup corn, frozen
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, brown chicken in oil. Transfer to a 5 quart slow cooker.
  • Add the onion, carrots, celery and corn.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the soup, broth and dill until blended; stir into slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until vegetables are tinder.
  • Stir in peas and cream. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until heated through.

CHICKEN PASTA SOUP



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Skip simmering soup for hours by using boneless skinless chicken breasts and canned broth. Every spoonful is flavorful!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons butter or margarine
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)
3 cans (14 oz each) fat-free chicken broth with 33% less sodium
1 1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells (4 oz)
1 cup sliced yellow summer squash or zucchini
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • In 4-quart nonstick saucepan or Dutch oven, heat butter over medium heat until hot. Cook chicken and mushrooms in butter, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 to 13 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/3 Cups), Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

CHUNKY CHICKEN SOUP WITH PASTA SHELLS



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Chicken soup made with pasta shells and vegetables is perfect for a hearty dinner that's ready within an hour.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2 medium onions, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve chicken broth
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup diced cooked chicken
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 cup uncooked small pasta shells (2 ounces)
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook onions, bell pepper, carrots and garlic in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in broth, tomatoes, beans, chicken and basil. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in pasta. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Top each serving with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 11 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 1500 mg

CHICKEN AND SHELLS SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Pasta     Poach     Stew     Dinner

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Rotisserie Chicken, hand shredded
~ 64 oz. Chicken Stock
1/2 lb Small Shell Pasta
1 Handful of Mushrooms, chopped
1 - 2 Large Carrots, chopped
1 - 2 Stalks of Celery, chopped
1 Green Onion, chopped
Butter
Black Pepper
4 Eggs (1 per person)

Steps:

  • 1. In the bottom of a pot, melt butter and sauté the green onion and mushrooms. 2. Add the chicken stock and chicken fat/skin pieces to the pot and bring to a boil. 3. Add shell pasta, carrots, and celery. Cook almost all the way through. 4. Add the chicken and grind the black pepper into the pot. Then, carefully poach the eggs. 5. Serve with a ladle, soup and 1 poached egg for each person. Enjoy!

CHUNKY CHICKEN CHEESE SOUP WITH PASTA



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Crisp-tender vegetables, bite-size pieces of chicken breast and the pasta of your choice come together quickly and easily in this creamy, cheesy soup.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 42m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 Tbsp. oil
3 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 env. (0.7 oz.) GOOD SEASONS Italian Dressing Mix
1 cup bite-size pasta, uncooked
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Cook and stir chicken in hot oil in large saucepan 8 to 10 min. or until done. Add carrots, celery and onions; cook 3 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in broth, water and dressing mix; bring to boil.
  • Add pasta; cover. Simmer 10 to 12 min. or until pasta is tender. Add VELVEETA; cook 5 min. or until melted, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 950 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 18 g

CHUNKY CHICKEN SOUP WITH PASTA SHELLS



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Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2 medium onions, chopped (1 cup)
1 , medium green bell pepper, , chopped (1 cup)
2 medium carrots chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve chicken broth
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomato, undrained
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup diced cooked chicken
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 cup uncooked small pasta shell (2 ounces)
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook onions, bell pepper, carrots and garlic in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.2. Stir in broth, tomatoes, beans, chicken and basil. Heat to boiling reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.3. Stir in pasta. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Top each serving with cheese.wing it!Great for a quick hearty meal, this soup is perfect anytime served with soft breadsticks or a loaf of ficelle, which is a long and thin version of French bread.1 SERVING: Calories 380 (Calories from Fat 90) Fat 10g (Saturated 3g) Cholesterol 35mg Sodium 1500mg Carbohydrate 54g (Dietary Fiber 11g) Protein 30g * % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 100% Vitamin C 40% Calcium 18% Iron 28% * DIET EXCHANGES: 3 Starch, 3 Vegetable, 2 Lean Meat * CARBOHYDRATE CHOICES: 3 1/2From "Betty Crocker's Dinner Made Easy With Rotisserie Chicken." Text Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

CHUNKY CHICKEN SOUP WITH PASTA SHELLS



Chunky Chicken Soup with Pasta Shells image

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2 medium onions, chopped (1 cup)
1 , medium green bell pepper, , chopped (1 cup)
2 medium carrots chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve chicken broth
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomato, undrained
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup diced cooked chicken
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 cup uncooked small pasta shell (2 ounces)
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook onions, bell pepper, carrots and garlic in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.2. Stir in broth, tomatoes, beans, chicken and basil. Heat to boiling reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.3. Stir in pasta. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Top each serving with cheese.wing it!Great for a quick hearty meal, this soup is perfect anytime served with soft breadsticks or a loaf of ficelle, which is a long and thin version of French bread.1 SERVING: Calories 380 (Calories from Fat 90) Fat 10g (Saturated 3g) Cholesterol 35mg Sodium 1500mg Carbohydrate 54g (Dietary Fiber 11g) Protein 30g * % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 100% Vitamin C 40% Calcium 18% Iron 28% * DIET EXCHANGES: 3 Starch, 3 Vegetable, 2 Lean Meat * CARBOHYDRATE CHOICES: 3 1/2From "Betty Crocker's Dinner Made Easy With Rotisserie Chicken." Text Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

CHUNKY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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Marjoram and thyme come through nicely in this old-fashioned soup that tastes just like Grandma used to make. You can modify the recipe to include vegetables your family enjoys. My kids love carrots, so I always toss in extra. -Coleen Martin, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon butter
6 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Saute the carrot, celery and onion in butter in a Dutch oven until tender. Stir in the broth, chicken and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Add noodles; cook for 10 minutes or until noodles are tender. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 1370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and peas.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. A little bit of thyme, rosemary, or paprika can go a long way in enhancing the flavor of your soup.
  • Cook the pasta shells separately from the soup. This will prevent them from becoming overcooked and mushy.
  • Add the pasta shells to the soup just before serving. This will help them to retain their shape and texture.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Chunky chicken soup with pasta shells is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make this delicious soup at home.

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