CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKE MINESTRONE

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This hearty soup is a great 'warm you upper' for a cold winter night! Served with fresh grated Romano cheese and oven warm Italian bread, it's a hit any night of the week. Mangia!

Provided by MOMOMANY

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Minestrone

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 quarts chicken broth
½ cup dry sherry
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
4 cups cooked chicken meat
10 large fresh mushrooms, quartered
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cook for 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil and saute the onion and garlic until tender. Pour in the chicken broth and sherry, and mix in corn with liquid, artichokes, cooked chicken, and mushrooms. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper. Cook and stir until heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix the spinach, tomatoes, and cooked orzo into the saucepan. Continue to cook and stir about 10 minutes, until blended and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 556 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Majwega Ibra
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it. The soup was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Abdul Ghafor Abdul Ghafor
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Great recipe! The soup was flavorful and hearty. I added a bit of extra garlic and it was perfect.


Teagan Wetton
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Delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Chris haris
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This soup was easy to make and very tasty. I used canned artichoke hearts and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Vybez Tv
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very hearty. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.


Prisca Alex
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This minestrone was delicious! The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of artichokes, which gave the soup a unique and tasty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Methembe Mvundla
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The soup was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Obito toby
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This minestrone was a delightful and flavorful meal. The combination of chicken, artichokes, and vegetables created a hearty and satisfying soup. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially enjoyed the add