Hearty Chicken & Pasta Soup

It’s damn cold.

And if you’re anything like me, you’re a real sucker for hearty homemade dishes.

I can seriously slurp on this one all day. Its comforting, filling, balanced.

BUT most importantly — it takes just one pot and a few minutes to prepare!

It’s a true winner!

• 2 carrots, diced

• 2 shallots, minced

• 5 garlic cloves, minced

• 3 tbsp oil

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 lb dark minced chicken

• 3/4 cup tomato sauce

• 1 tbsp paprika

• Salt, to taste

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tsp oregano

• 1/2 tsp dried basil

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1/2 lemon, juiced

• 2 handful baby spinach

• 375g Mini shell pasta (or small pasta of choice)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat enough water to boil pasta in a small pot. Salt the water generously. Boil pasta al dente.

2. While boiling pasta, heat up a pot at medium high heat. Add oil.

3. Saute garlic and shallot, just until fragrant. Add in carrots and saute for a couple extra minutes.

4. Add in tomato paste and minced chicken. Break apart the chicken using a wooden spatula until fully cooked through. Pour in tomato sauce and spices. Add a large pinch of salt. Mix everything to incorporate.

5. Pour chicken broth and salt again. Let it come to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add lemon juice and spinach. Mix and let it come together.

6. Only add pasta to soup before serving.

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Enjoy,

Guila