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One Pot Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup

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A hearty and creamy Italian-inspired soup made with ground chicken, farfalle pasta, ricotta, and fresh lemon. Perfect for a comforting meal that’s quick and easy to prepare in just one pot!

Ingredients

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For the Soup

  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced or crushed)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Calabrian peppers (optional)
  • 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 oz farfalle (bowtie pasta)
  • 1 cup frozen peas (170g)
  • 2 oz Parmigiano Reggiano or Parmesan (freshly grated)

For the Ricotta Sauce

  • 15 oz low-fat ricotta (1 3/4 cups)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Juice of 2 lemons + zest of 1 lemon
  • Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Brown the Chicken
    • Heat a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium-high heat.
    • Add olive oil, then the ground chicken. Let it cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes to brown.
    • Break the chicken into smaller pieces and cook through.
  • Sauté the Aromatics
    • Stir in the Italian seasoning, garlic, and Calabrian peppers (if using).
    • Cook for 30–60 seconds, or until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add Broth and Pasta
    • Deglaze the pot with a few tablespoons of chicken broth if needed, scraping up any browned bits.
    • Add the farfalle pasta and the remaining chicken broth.
    • Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring every 3–4 minutes, until the pasta is tender.
  • Prepare the Ricotta Sauce
    • While the pasta cooks, combine ricotta, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper in a food processor or use an immersion blender.
    • Blend until smooth. Set aside.
  • Finish the Soup
    • Once the pasta is cooked, remove the pot from heat.
    • Stir in the frozen peas to cool the soup slightly.
    • Fold in the ricotta sauce and grated Parmesan, mixing until everything is creamy and well combined.
  • Serve
    • Serve warm with garnishes like additional Parmesan, Calabrian peppers, black pepper, fresh basil, or a squeeze of lemon juice.
    • If not serving immediately, keep the soup warm over low heat.

Notes

  • Optional Garnishes: Add fresh basil, a drizzle of olive oil, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
  • Add-ins: Feel free to add vegetables like spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms for extra nutrition.

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