CALIFORNIA CHICKEN SOUP

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This is a hearty and flavorful chicken soup with an Italian flare that includes tortellini, onion, carrot, and fresh broccoli. The soup was made for a 4-H cooking contest and has been a family favorite ever since. It's also wonderful when re-heated for serving the next day.

Provided by JOANG2

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
3 cups water
2 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - diced
1 small onion, diced
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 dash garlic salt
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 (9 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
ΒΌ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring the broth and water to a boil in a large pot, and mix in chicken, onion, and carrots. Season with lemon pepper, oregano, and garlic salt. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.
  • Stir the broccoli into the pot, and cook 10 minutes. Stir in the tortellini, and continue cooking 10 minutes, or until tortellini is al dente. Mix in the Paremsan cheese just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 36.5 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1156.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

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This soup is a great way to save money. It's made with simple and affordable ingredients.


Shay Kennemur
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have a little bit of rice left over after dinner and this soup is a great way to use it up.


Daniel Alamilla
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it ahead of time and then reheat it when you're ready to serve.


Daniel Agbontaen
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the avocado and lime in this soup.


Jhabilal Banjade
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I love that this soup is low in calories. It's a great way to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal without feeling guilty.


Atsham Sayyad
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This soup is so healthy and nutritious. It's packed with vegetables and lean protein.


Natalia Skobel
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I love the fresh flavors of this soup. The avocado and lime really brighten up the soup.


Bikram Thapa
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have a few pieces of chicken left over after dinner and this soup is a great way to use them up.


Promod Kumar
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add a little bit of hot sauce to mine for a bit of a kick.


boakye Justice
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This soup is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in the pot and let it simmer. It's a great weeknight meal.


mobyasun112 mobyasun112
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I made this soup for my sick husband and it really helped him feel better. The soup is so nutritious and flavorful. It's the perfect comfort food for when you're feeling under the weather.


Megan Young
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting. I love the combination of chicken, vegetables, and rice. It's a really hearty and satisfying soup.


Wikki jaN
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken soup, but this recipe changed my mind. This soup is so flavorful and hearty. I love the addition of the avocado and lime. It really gives the soup a unique and refreshing flavor.


Riane Gaffey
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This soup is amazing! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Mzwandile Khumalo
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and the ingredients are all things I had on hand. The soup was very flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Ismamalik Malik
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This California chicken soup is absolutely delicious! The flavors are so well-balanced and the soup is so hearty and comforting. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.