Barilla® Slow Cooker Ditalini Soup with Chicken and Spinach
Barilla® Slow Cooker Ditalini Soup with Chicken and Spinach
1 hours total / Calories 454
- Chicken
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fall Recipes
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- Mini and Soup
- Tomatoes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
- Winter Recipes
Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Ditalini pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 6
| ¼ | Box Barilla® Ditalini |
| 2 | Quarts water |
| 2 | Celery stalks, diced |
| 1 | Large carrot, diced |
| 1 | Large onion, diced |
| 2 | Garlic cloves chopped |
| 1 | Bay leaf |
| 1 | Pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs |
| 1 | Pound baby spinach |
| 2 | Pints cherry tomatoes |
| ½ | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese |
| 2 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| 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 4-6 quart slow cooker, combine the water, celery, carrots, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and chicken.
Step 2
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is tender and falling apart.
Step 3
Remove the chicken from the soup and let it cool down. When the chicken is cool, shred then add it back to the soup.
Step 4
Remove the bay leaf and add the spinach, cherry tomatoes and pasta then stir well.
Step 5
Season with salt and pepper and cover. Cook pasta for approximately 35-40 minutes stirring occasionally.
Step 6
To serve, ladle the soup into bowls, top with some grated cheese and a drizzle of fresh olive oil.
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