04/11/2026
Absolutely — here’s a cozy **chicken vegetable soup** with **carrots, mixed vegetables, broth, and small spoon-friendly pasta** 🍲
# # Chicken Vegetable Soup with Ditalini Pasta
# # # Why this pasta?
Use **ditalini** — it’s a small tube pasta that fits nicely on a spoon and works perfectly in soup.
Other good options: **orzo, stelline, pastina, acini di pepe,** or **small shells**.
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# # Ingredients
Serves about 4–6
- 1 lb (450 g) **chicken breast**, diced into small bite-size pieces
- 2 tbsp **olive oil**
- 3 medium **carrots**, diced
- 2 **celery stalks**, diced
- 1 small **onion**, diced
- 2–3 cloves **garlic**, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup **green beans** or peas
- 1 can (14–15 oz) **diced tomatoes** (optional, for extra flavor)
- 8 cups **chicken broth**
- 1 tsp **salt**, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp **black pepper**
- 1 tsp **dried thyme**
- 1 tsp **dried oregano**
- 1/2 tsp **paprika** (optional)
- 1 cup **ditalini pasta**
- 2 tbsp **fresh parsley**, chopped
- 1 tbsp **lemon juice** (optional, to brighten flavor)
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# # Instructions
1. **Cook the chicken**
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the diced chicken, season lightly with a little salt and pepper, and cook for about 4–5 minutes until mostly cooked through.
Remove and set aside.
2. **Sauté the vegetables**
Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the pot.
Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. **Build the soup**
Add zucchini, green beans (or peas), diced tomatoes if using, chicken broth, thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a gentle boil.
4. **Simmer**
Return the chicken to the pot.
Lower heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
5. **Cook the pasta**
Add the ditalini pasta and simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until tender.
6. **Finish**
Stir in parsley and lemon juice if using. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
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# # Tips
- If you expect leftovers, cook the pasta **separately** and add it to each bowl. That keeps it from soaking up too much broth.
- Want it heartier? Add **corn, spinach, peas, or potatoes**.
- Want richer flavor? Stir in a little **grated Parmesan** when serving 😋
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# # Simple Serving Idea
Serve hot with:
- crusty bread
- crackers
- a little Parmesan on top
If you want, I can also make this into a **creamy version** or a **slow cooker version**.