INGREDIENTS:
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, thinly sliced skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Soup:
- 2 (32 oz.) boxes low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 cups noodles
- 1/2 cup fresh dill
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Olive oil, as needed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
PREPARATION:
- Preheat oven to 375º F.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil and season with remaining herbs and spices.
- Rub everything on both sides of chicken, then transfer to a large baking dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from oven and cut or shred into pieces.
- Set aside.
For the soup:
- heat 2-3 tablespoons olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sauté onion, carrot and celery until softened.
- 10-12 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Add garlic and bay leaf and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant, then pour in chicken stock and noodles.
- Bring mixture up to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
- Add shredded chicken to soup and stir in lemon juice and fresh dill.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
- Ladle into serving bowls and serve hot.
Enjoy!
From: 12tomatoes.