Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
4 can

low-salt College Inn chicken broth

1 can

crushed tomatoes

1 unit

garlic clove

unpeeled

4 unit

carrots

4 unit

celery stalks

1 pkg

frozen chopped spinach

chopped

1 pkg

frozen mustard greens

chopped

2 cup

broccoli flowerets

2 cup

cauliflower flowerets

0.5 pkg

frozen onions

chopped

0.33 cup

parsley

chopped

1 unit

bay leaf

1 pinch

thyme

1 pinch

oregano

1 pinch

red pepper

1 pinch

black pepper

1 smidge

salt

1 unit

boneless chicken breast

chopped

1 pkg

bow tie pasta

Step 1
~6 min

Marinate the chicken in orange juice, lemon juice, honey, and spices.

Step 2
~6 min

Braise the marinated chicken until cooked through.

Step 3
~6 min

In a large pot, combine chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, garlic clove, carrots, and celery stalks.

Step 4
~6 min

Add frozen chopped spinach, frozen mustard greens, broccoli flowerets, cauliflower flowerets, and frozen onions to the pot.

Step 5
~6 min

Stir in chopped parsley, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, red pepper, black pepper, and salt.

Step 6
~6 min

Add the braised chicken to the soup.

Step 7
~6 min

Bring the soup to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender.

Step 8
~6 min

Add the bow tie pasta to the soup and cook until the pasta is al dente.

Step 9
~6 min

Remove the bay leaf and garlic clove before serving.

Step 10
~6 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavor.

For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.

Adjust the amount of spices to your liking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Soup can be made 1-2 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread or crackers.

Add a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled cheese sandwich
Side salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Common comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Winter holidays
Sick days

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Cold Weather
Sick Day

Popularity Score

65/100

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