Chicken Soup with Acini de Pepe

Here's a super easy and delicious soup that can be whipped up in no time!  I got this recipe from my mom, and it is so delicious served up with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese and some crusty bread!  Yum!


Chicken Soup with Acini de Pepe

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 6 cups chicken stock or broth
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup uncooked acini de pepe  or other small pasta
• 1 lb bag baby spinach
• 2 tbsp. dried Italian herbs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp. olive oil

In a large soup pot or dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium high heat.  Saute the onion, garlic, carrots, and the celery about 5 minutes or until onions are translucent.  Add the chicken and saute another 2-3 minutes.   Add the stock, the herbs, and the tomatoes.   Bring to a boil, turn down heat to medium low and simmer 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.  Add the acini de pepe and cook another 7-10 minutes or until al dente.  Finally, add the spinach and simmer in the soup until just wilted.  Serve with a sprinkling of delicious Parmesan cheese!


Until next time, happy and HEALTHY cooking and EATING!