Description
This Chicken Minestrone Soup is a hearty, healthy, and comforting one-pot meal packed with tender chicken, vegetables, beans, and pasta in a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for meal prep or cozy dinners, this easy homemade minestrone soup is loaded with protein and fiber, making it both nourishing and satisfying.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken breast or thighs, shredded
- Olive oil
- Onion, chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Carrots, diced
- Celery, chopped
- Zucchini, chopped
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Chicken broth
- Canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- Canned white beans, drained and rinsed
- Small pasta (ditalini or elbow)
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh spinach or kale
- Grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add zucchini and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Add beans, shredded chicken, and Italian seasoning.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in pasta and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Add spinach or kale and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For best texture, cook pasta separately if planning leftovers.Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley for extra flavor.Mash some beans to naturally thicken the soup.Adjust vegetables based on what you have on hand.
