Nutty Chicken Minestrone Recipe

Name: Nutty Chicken Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 medium carrot, sliced (1/4 cup); 1/4 cup sliced onion; 1/2 stalk celery, sliced (1/4 cup); 1/4 pound red potatoes, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup); 1/4 pound zucchini, sliced (1 cup); 1 medium tomato, diced, (1 cup); 3 cups fat-free, low-salt chicken broth; 1/2 pound cooked chicken breast, bone and skin removed, cut into strips; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup packed fresh spinach; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/2 cup acini pepe pasta; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pistachio nuts

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 medium carrot, sliced (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup sliced onion
1/2 stalk celery, sliced (1/4 cup)
1/4 pound red potatoes, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup)
1/4 pound zucchini, sliced (1 cup)
1 medium tomato, diced, (1 cup)
3 cups fat-free, low-salt chicken broth
1/2 pound cooked chicken breast, bone and skin removed, cut into strips
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup packed fresh spinach
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup acini pepe pasta
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pistachio nuts

1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the carrot, onion, celery, potatoes and zucchini. Saute for 5 minutes. Do not brown the vegetables. Stir the vegetables gently being careful not to break them up.
2
Add the tomato and broth. The broth should cover the vegetables. Add more, if needed. Bring to a simmer and partially cover with a lid, leaving space for steam to escape. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add the chicken and simmer 5 more minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat. Stir in the spinach and basil. Let stand 1 minute.
3
While soup cooks, bring a large pot filled with 3 to 4 quarts water to a boil. Add the acini pepe pasta and boil 8 minutes or until pasta is cooked al dente. Drain.
4
Spoon pasta into bowls and ladle soup on top. Sprinkle each bowl with pistachio nuts. Makes 2 servings

571

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/2 medium carrot, sliced (1/4 cup), 1/4 cup sliced onion, 1/2 stalk celery, sliced (1/4 cup), and more.

Yes, Nutty Chicken Minestrone falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nutty Chicken Minestrone

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