Lemon Ricotta Chicken Pasta Soup: A Cozy and Healthy Delight
A warm and comforting Lemon Ricotta Chicken Pasta Soup that combines the flavors of lemon, ricotta, and chicken into a delightful bowl of goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- Once pasta is cooked, reduce heat and add ricotta, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in spinach until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious soup.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- For a creamier soup, add more ricotta cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Lemon Ricotta Chicken Pasta Soup, healthy soup, cozy meal