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Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup

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This Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup is a rich, hearty meal full of Italian flavors. Ground chicken, pasta, peas, and a creamy ricotta sauce come together for a deliciously comforting dish that’s perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Ingredients

½ tablespoon olive oil

1 pound ground chicken

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

3 cloves garlic, crushed or minced

1 tablespoon chopped Calabrian peppers (optional)

4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

8 oz farfalle (bowtie) pasta

1 cup (170g) frozen peas

2 oz freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Parmesan

15 oz (1 ¾ cup) low-fat ricotta

½ cup milk

Juice of 2 lemons + zest of 1 lemon

Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once hot, add ground chicken and cook until browned on one side for 3–4 minutes, then break apart and cook until fully browned.
  2. Add Italian seasoning, garlic, and Calabrian peppers (if using). Stir and cook for 30–60 seconds until the garlic becomes fragrant.
  3. Pour in a few tablespoons of chicken broth to deglaze the pot, then add the remaining broth and pasta. Stir to combine, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring every 3–4 minutes, until the pasta is al dente.
  4. While the pasta cooks, blend ricotta, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper in a food processor or using an immersion blender until smooth. Set aside.
  5. Once pasta is cooked, remove soup from heat. Stir in frozen peas and cook for 1–2 minutes. Then add ricotta sauce and grated Parmesan, mixing until everything is well incorporated.
  6. Serve the soup immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan, Calabrian chiles, fresh basil, and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.

Notes

  • For a lower-fat version, use whole milk ricotta or dairy-free ricotta alternative.
  • Substitute Calabrian chiles with sun-dried tomatoes or red pepper flakes for a different flavor profile.
  • Use any small pasta shape such as penne or rotini.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace the ground chicken with vegetarian crumbles or mushrooms, and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

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