Copycat Carrabba’s Spicy Chicken Soup
Welcome to your new favorite comfort food, Copycat Carrabba’s Spicy Chicken Soup! This hearty soup combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a kick of spice that warms you from the inside out. Inspired by the bold flavors of Italian-American cuisine, this dish is perfect for a cozy dinner or a quick lunch using leftover chicken. It’s simple to make and customizable to suit various dietary preferences. Whether you enjoy it alone or paired with fresh bread or a crisp salad, this soup is sure to impress every time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 ribs celery, diced
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 small russet potato, peeled and diced
- 1/2 red pepper, diced
- 1 (14 oz) can of tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 5 cups water
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 2 cups cooked ditali pasta
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables by washing and chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Once heated, sauté the chopped celery, carrot, onion, potato, and red pepper until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, parsley, oregano, and red pepper flakes; cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the drained tomatoes, water, and chicken broth to the pot. Mix well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in shredded chicken and cooked ditali pasta; cook for an additional 5 minutes until everything is heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 60mg