Creamy Chicken Pasta Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 450g cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
02 - 1 litre low-sodium chicken broth
03 - 2 teaspoons olive oil

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

04 - 80g chopped onion
05 - 130g diced carrots
06 - 60g diced celery
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Dairy

08 - 170g shredded mild cheddar cheese
09 - 225g cream cheese, softened
10 - 120ml heavy cream
11 - 50g grated parmesan cheese, optional for garnish

→ Pasta & Greens

12 - 180g uncooked ditalini pasta
13 - 60g chopped spinach

→ Seasonings

14 - 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
15 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Instructions:

01 - In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic; sauté until tender and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in cooked chicken and cook for 3 minutes, stirring regularly.
02 - Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and add cream cheese. Cover and bring to a boil; cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until ingredients are well combined.
03 - Reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Stir in uncooked ditalini pasta and shredded cheddar cheese. Simmer until pasta reaches desired doneness.
04 - Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
05 - Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with grated parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - For best results, add the spinach at the end to preserve its vibrant color and texture.