Description
Hearty Vegetable Minestrone brings comfort and nourishment to winter dining, blending classic Italian flavors with wholesome ingredients. Rich vegetable broth and tender seasonal produce create a satisfying meal you’ll crave during chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 8 cups (1.9 liters) chicken broth
- 2 cups (200 grams) egg noodles
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel, then gently transform chopped onions, carrots, and celery into a translucent, fragrant base through careful sautéing.
- Introduce minced garlic to the vegetable medley, allowing its aromatic essence to bloom for a brief moment.
- Stream chicken broth into the pot, sprinkling in delicate thyme leaves, along with a balanced touch of salt and pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
- Accelerate the liquid to a rolling boil, creating an energetic culinary environment.
- Cascade tender shredded chicken and delicate noodles into the bubbling broth, reducing heat to a gentle simmer.
- Nurture the soup, allowing noodles to soften and absorb the rich, layered flavors until they reach perfect tenderness.
- Ladle the steaming, comforting soup into waiting bowls, presenting a hearty and soul-warming meal ready to delight eager diners.
Notes
- Customize the soup’s thickness by adjusting the amount of chicken broth for your preferred consistency.
- Choose whole wheat or gluten-free noodles to accommodate different dietary needs without compromising flavor.
- Enhance nutrition by adding extra vegetables like spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Boost protein content by including beans or lentils alongside shredded chicken for a more filling meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg