1Boil a pot of water and cook 1/2 lb ditalini pasta according to package instructions, strain and set aside.
2Heat 1 tbsp of oil from the sun-dried tomato jar in a Dutch oven or pot over high heat.
3Add 1 diced yellow onion and sauté for 2 minutes.
4Add 1/4 cup white wine, 3 chopped large carrots, 3 chopped celery stalks, and 1 small chopped parsnip.
5Add a pinch of salt and sauté for 5-8 minutes until vegetables are softened.
6Create a space in the pan and add 1 tbsp butter and 8 minced garlic cloves, and stir for 1-2 minutes.
7Add 6 tbsp tomato paste, mix together for another 1-2 minutes.
8Stir in 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 6 tsp chicken bouillon, and 6 cups water.
9Add 1/2 tsp parsley, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp basil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes and bring to a boil.
10Reduce to a simmer, cover and let cook for 10 minutes.
11Add 3/4 cup light cream and stir in cooked pasta, 1.5 cups chopped chicken, 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley, 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil, and 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese.
12Stir all the ingredients until fully combined.
13Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh parmesan.
Ingredients
0.5 lb ditalini pasta
1 tbsp oil from the sundried tomato jar (or regular olive oil)
1 diced yellow onion
0.25 cup white wine
3 chopped large carrots
3 chopped celery stalks
1 small chopped parsnip
1 pinch salt
1 tbsp butter
8 minced garlic cloves
6 tbsp tomato paste
0.25 cup chopped sundried tomatoes
6 tsp chicken bouillon
6 cups water
0.5 tsp parsley
0.5 tsp oregano
0.5 tsp basil
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp pepper
0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
0.75 cup light cream
1.5 cups chopped chicken
0.25 cup fresh chopped parsley
0.25 cup fresh chopped basil
0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese
fresh parmesan
olive oil
Equipment
potDutch ovenspoonwooden spoon
Tips
The broth in this soup is seriously so good and you can really taste the sun-dried tomatoes.
The soup has all the things: tons of vegetables, fresh herbs, protein and flavor.
This recipe can be eaten every day for lunch and you will not get bored of it.