Mama Lombardo's Chicken Soup - Cooking with Mama Lombardo- Episode 17

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon is cost-effective.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while Pecorino is often less expensive.

pasta

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, and rice is budget-friendly.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Add chicken pieces and bay leaves; reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.

Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.

Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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