Jennifer's Spicy Chicken Vegetable Pasta Soup

Submitted by Ladydaungerous

"This is great when you're getting over having a cold -- or at other times, too. If you don't like it too spicy, reduce the amount of cayenne pepper. The salsa is definitely optional. You can alter the recipe a great deal just by changing the vegetable combination. I cook the chicken in the microwave because it's quick and easy. I use canned chicken broth and chop the vegetables fresh, though you could buy the veggies frozen. I buy jars of minced garlic to have on hand for other cooking. Makes a good-sized potful."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 7-9

ingredients

• 9 cups chicken broth
• 3 -4 chicken breasts, cooked and cut into bite-sized chunks
• 3 cups vegetables, sliced (onion, celery, and carrots)
• 3⁄4 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
• 3⁄4 tablespoon dried oregano
• 3 tablespoons salsa
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 8 ounces bow tie pasta

directions

1. Heat the broth almost to boiling.
2. Add vegetables and seasonings.
3. Simmer for maybe half an hour to soften vegetables.
4. Add the pasta and chicken.
5. Simmer until the pasta and veggies are done.

Reviews

[A Messy Cook]

Quite good-- I added green beans and more seasonings. I think the salsa is a great idea.

 

[Tinkerbell]

This was really well liked by the family. DH & DS aren't usually "soup" kinda guys, but neither could deny the simple, yet delicious combination of ingredients. I used a smidge less cayenne but next time will use the full amount. Thanks for a great tasting & easy soup recipe, Ladydaungerous! Made, enjoyed & reviewed for Pick-A-Chef Spring 2008.