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Rotisserie Chicken and Pasta Soup

Buying a rotisserie chicken is half the battle in this easy, weeknight rotisserie chicken and pasta soup recipe.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Inactive time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 553kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced
  • 4 medium carrots, about ½ pound total, peeled and cut into rounds
  • 4 ribs celery, trimmed and diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, more or less to taste
  • 4 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken meat
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole-wheat elbow macaroni
  • 4 ounces baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 15 basil leaves, roughly chopped, plus a few leaves for garnish
  • 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Salt and pepper

For serving:

  • Extra virgin olive oil and crusty bread, optional

Instructions

Cook the aromatics:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a large soup pot. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Simmer the soup:

  • Add the shredded chicken and 8 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30–45 minutes.

Cook the elbows:

  • Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons salt. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook until 1–2 minutes under al dente. Drain and set aside.

Finish the soup:

  • Taste the soup and add more salt and pepper if needed. Add the baby spinach, basil, and cooked elbows. Simmer for 5 minutes until the baby spinach wilts.
  • Turn off the heat and add the Parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Let stand for 5–10 minutes.

To serve:

  • Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with more Parmesan cheese and a few basil leaves if you like. Finish with a drizzle of good olive oil and serve with crusty bread. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 553kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 22g | Sodium: 977mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 20mg
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