Carrabba’s Chicken Soup Recipe
If you’re looking for a heartwarming and flavorful soup that’s easy to make, Carrabba’s Spicy Chicken Soup is your go-to!Packed with layers of comforting flavors, it’s the perfect dish to satisfy your cravings. Bonus: Using leftover rotisserie chicken makes this recipe even quicker to prepare!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ celery ribs diced
- 1 carrot peeled & diced
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 1 small russet potato peeled & diced
- ½ red pepper diced
- 1 14 oz. can of tomatoes, drained & chopped
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. parsley
- 1 tbsp. oregano
- 2 tbsp. minced garlic
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 5 cups water
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded chicken leftover rotisserie works great!
- 2 cups cooked ditali pasta
Instructions
- Start by prepping your vegetables. Dice the celery, onion, carrot, potato, and bell pepper into 1/4-1/2″ pieces. Set them aside for sautéing.
- Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, toss in the diced celery, carrot, onion, potato, and red pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Next, add the drained and chopped tomatoes, parsley, oregano, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Stir everything together, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Pour in the 5 cups of water and 2 cups of chicken broth. Cover the pot and bring the soup to a boil over medium-low heat. Once it boils, partially cover the pot and let it simmer for 1 hour.
- After simmering for an hour, use a potato masher to lightly mash some of the vegetables at the bottom of the pot. This step adds thickness to the broth while leaving chunks for texture.
- Stir in the 2 cups of shredded chicken and allow the soup to simmer for an additional 30 minutes. This infuses the broth with even more savory goodness from the chicken.
- While the soup is simmering, cook 2 cups of ditali pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Right before serving, stir the cooked pasta into the soup. For an added touch, serve with freshly grated Parmesan.
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Notes
To store leftover Carrabba’s oil dipping sauce, transfer the mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Stir well before each use, as the oil may solidify slightly in the fridge. For best flavor, let the sauce sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving again.