Italian Chicken Soup with Oregano Essential Oil

Nothing warms you up more than a comforting bowl of hot soup. You may have your favourite go-to soup recipe, but if you’re craving authentic Italian flavours, this Italian Chicken Soup will satisfy. Made with a delicious combination of fresh vegetables and tender chicken in a velvety cream sauce, the addition of Oregano oil brings this soup to life with its warm, herbal flavour, adding the perfect touch to your family dinner.

Supplies

• 3 tablespoons flaked oregano
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
• 6 cups water
• 4 stalks celery, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 package Ditalini pasta
• 4 Roma tomatoes, diced
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 drop Oregano oil*
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper

*When cooking with Oregano essential oil, we always suggest the toothpick method. Dip a toothpick into the Oregano oil, then stir the toothpick into the dish. You’ll be surprised at how quickly this potent oil flavours your food.

Instructions

1. Place olive oil and flaked oregano in small skillet and sauté over medium heat for approximately one minute. Set aside.
2. Place chicken, one tablespoon of chicken bouillon, and one cup of water in pressure cooker.* Cook for 20 minutes on high. Once chicken has finished cooking, shred or dice chicken.
3. Place celery and green pepper in small skillet and sauté over medium heat for approximately one minute.
4. Place chicken, celery, and green pepper mixture back into pressure cooker. Add pasta.
5. Mix one tablespoon of powdered chicken bouillon with five cups of water and pour over noodles until covered.
6. Add salt and black pepper. Cook in pressure cooker on low pressure for two minutes.
7. When complete, add cream, tomatoes, the sauteed oregano, and Oregano oil. Mix thoroughly and let heat for one minute before serving.

* If you don't have a pressure cooker, use a skillet to cook chicken and vegetables.

Enjoy the mouthwatering tastes of Italy without leaving the comfort of your own home with this Italian Chicken Soup. Made with fresh ingredients and the warm, herbal flavour of Oregano essential oil, this hearty soup may just become your new favourite.