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CREAMY PASTA CHICKEN SOUP recipe

CREAMY PASTA CHICKEN SOUP

A warm, creamy pasta chicken soup offers a satisfying blend of tender poultry, smooth broth, and hearty vegetables. Ideal for cold evenings or whenever a comforting meal is desired, this recipe combines classic flavors with a rich, velvety texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 People
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb cooked chicken breast shredded or chopped (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 2 cups uncooked ditalini pasta or another small pasta shape
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 1/2 cups mild cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese for optional garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté for about five minutes until vegetables soften and become fragrant. Stir in the cooked chicken and cook for an additional three minutes.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and softened cream cheese. Cover and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for approximately 15 minutes to blend the flavors.
  3. Lower the heat further, then add the uncooked pasta and shredded cheddar cheese. Allow the soup to simmer gently until the pasta reaches the desired tenderness. In the final minutes, stir in the chopped spinach and cook until just wilted.
  4. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot and enjoy its creamy, comforting goodness.

Notes

For a thinner consistency, cook the pasta separately and combine with the soup just before serving, reheating gently as needed.