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Chicken, Vegetable & Pasta Soup
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 4
I am pleased to say its a keeper. The only addition I made was to add a small onion and some herbs.
Ingredients:
40 g butter
1 large carrot, halved, sliced thinly
1 large leek, halved, sliced thinly
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 slices bacon, chopped coarsely
500 g chicken thigh fillets, sliced thinly
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
1 cup vermicelli or 1 cup risoni pasta
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1 pinch chili flakes
1 teaspoon mixed italian herbs
50 g baby spinach leaves
salt & pepper
parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions:
1. Heat the butter in a large saucepan and cook the onion, leek, garlic & carrot until softened (about 10 minutes).
2. Add the bacon and cook for further 2 minutes.
3. Add chicken, cook stirring, until the chicken is browned lightly.
4. Add stock, water and herbs and simmer gently for up to 20 minutes.
5. Add pasta and simmer gently for about 5-10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
6. Remove from heat, stir in the spinach. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
7. Serve topped with parmesan cheese.
By RecipeOfHealth.com