HOMEMADE ITALIAN CHICKEN SOUP

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Nothing chases the winter chills away like a steaming bowl of this chicken soup. It's a comforting dish that brings back memories of Mom.-John Croce Jr., Yarmouth, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h50m

Yield 12-14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 bone-in chicken breast halves
1 large onion, halved
1 large carrot, quartered
3 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 bay leaves
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
6 to 8 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. Dutch oven, combine the first eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; leaving cover ajar, simmer for 1-1/2 hours. Remove chicken; strain and reserve broth. discard vegetables and bay leaves. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove skin and bones; discard. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; set aside. Return broth to kettle; add tomatoes, onions, parsley, ketchup, salt, rosemary, basil, garlic and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; leaving cover ajar, simmer for 45 minutes. Add beans, cheese and chicken; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Ahtsham Akram
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always add a little bit of extra garlic and oregano, and it's perfect.


Mario Bros 2019
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use leftover chicken, and it's a great way to use up vegetables. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit.


Nevena Zdravkovic
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This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use leftover chicken, too. It's a great way to use up leftovers and make a delicious meal.


Mago Azul
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of chicken, vegetables, and pasta. It's a hearty and flavorful soup that's perfect for a cold day.


Tiger Persaud
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This soup is amazing! The broth is so rich and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I love adding a little bit of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious broth.


Sushil Basnet
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always add a little bit of extra garlic and oregano, and it's perfect.


Renae Branchaud
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use leftover chicken, and it's a great way to use up vegetables. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit.


EMRAN RAJ
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This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use leftover chicken, too. It's a great way to use up leftovers and make a delicious meal.


Sheldine Marcelus
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of chicken, vegetables, and pasta. It's a hearty and flavorful soup that's perfect for a cold day.


David Tiedemann
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This soup is amazing! The broth is so rich and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I love adding a little bit of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious broth.


Pakel Tcg
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always add a little bit of extra garlic and oregano, and it's perfect.


Jannat Tonni
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use leftover chicken, and it's a great way to use up vegetables. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit.


kaium abdul
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The broth is so flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I love adding a little bit of Parmesan cheese on top.


Sana Talha
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I made this soup for dinner last night, and it was a big hit with my family. The soup is thick and creamy, and the chicken is tender and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Arham Tahir
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of chicken, vegetables, and pasta. It's a hearty and flavorful soup that's perfect for a cold day.


prince Waheed
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I've made this soup twice now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use leftover chicken, too. It's a great way to use up leftovers and make a delicious meal.


c8455
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This soup is fantastic! The broth is rich and flavorful, and the chicken is tender and juicy. I added a few extra vegetables, like carrots and celery, and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!