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Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup with Pasta

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This comforting Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup with Pasta is perfect for chilly evenings, combining tender chicken, sweet corn, and pasta in a creamy broth for a delightful family meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the soup
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 350-400 g chicken breast (cut in half horizontally to form 2 thin steaks)
  • 1/2 tsp cooking salt
  • Pinch black pepper
  • 1/2 onion (finely diced)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 400 g can sweet corn (drained or 2 cups fresh/frozen corn)
  • 400 g can creamed corn
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken stock/broth
  • 3 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1.5 cups broken angel hair pasta or small pasta like risoni/ditalini
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (like cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Colby)
  • 3 cups tightly packed kale leaves or baby spinach
  • to taste Green onion and parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season chicken: Sprinkle each side of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear chicken: Heat the oil in a large pot over high heat. Add the chicken and sear each side for about 1.5 minutes or until light golden, then remove from the pot.
  3. Make soup broth: In the same pot, add the onion and garlic. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent. Then, add the creamed corn, regular corn, chicken stock, milk, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Chop chicken: While the broth is simmering, cut the seared chicken into 1cm (0.4-inch) cubes.
  5. Add pasta: Add the pasta and chopped chicken to the pot. Cook according to the pasta package instructions, about 3 minutes or until tender.
  6. Stir ins: Once the pasta is cooked, add the shredded cheese and stir until melted. Fold in the kale and stir until wilted.
  7. Serve immediately: Dish the soup into bowls, topped with sliced green onions and additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

For an extra touch, serve with warm crusty bread or a side salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
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