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Cozy Chicken and Dill Soup

A soothing and flavorful chicken soup infused with fresh dill, tender vegetables, and hearty pasta, perfect for any day.

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Servings
6
Level
Weeknight
Cozy Chicken and Dill Soup

When you need a hug in a bowl, this Cozy Chicken and Dill Soup is exactly what you're looking for. It's a beautifully light yet comforting soup, bursting with the fresh, aromatic flavor of dill, tender chicken, and soft vegetables. Simple to make and utterly delicious, it's perfect for chasing away chills or just enjoying a wholesome meal.

Ingredients

Yield: 6 servings

Main

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 1/2 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini, orzo, small shells)
  • 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped (divided)
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until vegetables are softened.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

  3. Step 3

    Add uncooked pasta to the simmering broth. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook according to pasta package directions (usually 7-10 minutes), or until pasta is al dente.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in the shredded cooked chicken and about 1/4 cup of the fresh dill. Continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes, just until the chicken is heated through.

  5. Step 5

    Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup fresh dill and the lemon juice. Taste and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.

  6. Step 6

    Ladle the soup into bowls and serve immediately. A crusty bread on the side is a lovely addition.

Tips

  • Use leftover rotisserie chicken for a super speedy soup base. Or, boil chicken breasts or thighs in water/broth until cooked, then shred.
  • If you don't have small pasta, break up spaghetti or linguine into small pieces before adding.
  • For an extra layer of flavor, add a pinch of dried thyme or a bay leaf during the simmering stage, removing the bay leaf before serving.

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