Chicken and Pasta Soup

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add carrots, celery and onions and saute 5 minutes then add ginger, garlic and lemon grass paste and saute 1 minute longer.

Step 3

Pour in chicken broth, turmeric and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Add chicken breasts, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot and simmer until chicken has cooked through, about 10 - 15 minutes (it should reach 165 degrees in center on an instant read thermometer).

Step 5

Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes (note that chicken will be very yellow, it's just the turmeric).

Step 6

Meanwhile add pasta to soup, cover and boil 10 minutes or as directed on package, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Dice chicken into small pieces, return chicken to soup. Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Serve warm.