Chicken and red wine alphabet soup

  • Preparation 35 min
  • Cooking 40 min
  • Servings 6 to 8
  • Freezing Absolutely

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250 ml) uncooked alphabet pasta
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • Olive oil
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 carrots, halved lengthwise, sliced
  • 2 cans 798 ml diced tomatoes with Italian spices
  • 5 cups (1.2 l) chicken broth
  • 2 cups (500 ml) red wine
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) herbs de Provence
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried oregano
  • 300 g chicken breast, finely chopped
  • A large piece of fresh Parmesan, about 8 cm
  • 1 cup (250 ml) green beans cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup (250 ml) cauliflower cut into small florets
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) frozen corn
  • Salt and pepper from the mill

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Preparation

  • In a large saucepan filled with salted boiling water, cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Pour into a colander, rinse with cold water to stop the cooking and drain. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the onion and garlic and drizzle with olive oil. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring.
  • Add the celery and carrots and drizzle with olive oil. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring.
  • Add the tomatoes, broth, wine, tomato paste, spices, chicken, Parmesan, season with salt and pepper and mix. Cover, bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the rest of the vegetables, mix and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, add the pasta and mix. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary !