Hearty Chicken Soup Recipe with Pasta and White Beans

Enjoy a comforting bowl of chicken soup with pasta and white beans. This hearty recipe is filled with tender chicken, wholesome vegetables, pasta, and creamy white beans. Perfect for chilly nights or when you need a comforting pick-me-up. It's easy to make and will warm your heart and soul. Serve with some crusty bread for a complete meal.

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (15 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup small pasta, such as ditalini or macaroni
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add them to the pot and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the dried thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
5. Add the white beans and pasta to the pot. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
6. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
7. Serve the chicken soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

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