Copycat Carrabba’s Spicy Chicken Soup
Welcome to your new favorite comfort food: Copycat Carrabba’s Spicy Chicken Soup! This hearty, zesty dish captures the essence of Italian-American cuisine while delivering a spicy kick that warms your soul. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a delicious way to utilize leftover chicken, this soup is packed with robust flavors from fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, and tender chicken. In under an hour, you can create a satisfying meal that’s sure to please the whole family. Whether paired with crusty bread or a side salad, this versatile recipe is bound to become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 celery ribs (diced)
- 1 carrot (peeled & diced)
- 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 small russet potato (peeled & diced)
- 1/2 red pepper (diced)
- 1 (14 oz) can of tomatoes (drained & chopped)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 5 cups water
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 2 cups cooked ditali pasta
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by washing and chopping them into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, carrot, red pepper, and potato. Sauté until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, parsley, and red pepper flakes; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and water; bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and add the shredded chicken and ditali pasta. Simmer for another 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 62mg