Chicken & Spinach Soup with Pesto and Barilla® Ditalini
Chicken & Spinach Soup with Pesto and Barilla® Ditalini
35 minutes total / Calories 487
- Chicken
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fall Recipes
- Gatherings
- Mini and Soup
- Pesto Sauce
- Tomatoes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
- Winter Recipes
Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Ditalini pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 8
| ½ | Box Barilla® Ditalini |
| 1 | Jar Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto |
| 4 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 | Small onion, diced |
| 1 | Medium carrot, diced |
| 1 | Pound boneless and skinless chicken thighs, diced |
| 2 | Quarts chicken stock |
| 1 | Pint grape tomatoes, halved |
| 1 | 10-Ounce package baby spinach |
| To taste | Salt and black pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
In a large 4-6 quart stock pot, gently cook onion and carrot in olive oil for 4-5 minutes over medium heat until the onions are slightly opaque.
Step 2
Add chicken then season with salt and pepper; cook for 5 minutes until slightly browned.
Step 3
Add broth and bring to a simmer.
Step 4
Add pasta and cook for 5 minutes. Remove soup from the heat and stir in tomatoes and spinach. Let soup rest for 30 minutes before serving.
Step 5
Ladle the soup into a bowl, top with pesto and enjoy!
Ditalini Pasta
The name Ditalini means "little thimbles" for its resemblance to the small sewing object. Ditalini's tiny, tubular pasta shape is a perfect complement to any pasta soup recipe.
Barilla® Ditalini is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Mini and Soup
- Cook time 10–11 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box