Italian Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Based on 24 reviews

Hearty and heart warming this traditional Italian soup is sure to please.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1 3/4 pound)
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup sliced carrots (about 3 small)
2 1/2 cup sliced zucchini (about 2 medium)
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
2 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth
Grated Parmesan, optional

Directions

In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add onion and carrot, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Top each serving with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Recipe Courtesy Paula Deen

Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Difficulty: Easy

Show: Paula's Home Cooking/Jan/Feb 2006 issue

Ratings for this Entry:

Submitted on July 7, 2010

We love this soup. It is very nutritious and satisfying. I modified it slightly by adding 2 1/2 cup of sliced squash (about 2 medium).

Submitted on July 7, 2010

I added some spinach at the end of cooking, I liked this alot. Will make often.

Submitted on June 6, 2010

Submitted on March 3, 2010

I made this recipe and didn't use the carrots (I'm on South Beach). I added a dash of white wine towards the end of the onions 'browning'... it tasted amazing!! I did chop the Zucchini with a chopper... so they are a little fine but it didn't make a difference! GREAT!

Submitted on March 3, 2010

My brother-in-law made this soup last weekend and I love it! I am going to make it this week and share with friends.

Submitted on January 1, 2010

My family loves this soup, and I've shared it a bunch lately. Over the course of the last 8 days, my former Sunday School teacher, the mothers of two friends, the father of another friend, and my husband's boss all passed away. I have taken a pot of this soup to each family. Now five more families love this soup.

Submitted on January 1, 2010

I made this recipe for my husband and my three year old child. We all loved it. My son even cried when we told him there was no more! I passed it on to my mother who said that everyone who tried it loved it as well. Excellent recipe :)

Submitted on January 1, 2010

YUMMY! I have made this twice in 3 weeks and passed the recipe on to my mom who loves it as well. Very healthy and low fat!

Submitted on January 1, 2010

THE BEST SOUP EVER!

Submitted on January 1, 2010

This soup is outstanding and easy to make. I took the advise of a reader below, cooked cheese tortellini in another pot, ladeled the soup over the tortellini with grated parmesan...YUM!!!

Submitted on December 12, 2009

I loved this soup. I didn't have the exact vegetables, so I used mushrooms, carrots, cauliflower, and red peppers. My picky daughter even liked this one.

Submitted on December 12, 2009

I FIXED THIS SOUP LAST YEAR FOR OUR OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY, EVERYONE LOVED IT SO MUCH THEY WANT IT AGAIN THIS YEAR. IT IS A GREAT SOUP FOR ANY GEAT TOGETHER!

Submitted on December 12, 2009

This is great easy recipe that can be made at the last minute! It is easily doubled and can serve a crowd quickly. I added cheese tortellini it does not get any better!

Submitted on November 11, 2009

Submitted on May 5, 2009

I absolutely LOVE this dish. I left out the Zuccini because my children aren't too big a fan of it. And it still tastes AMAZING. And after I'm done it's an easy leftover for later,(that's if its not all gone the first time around,) I just pop it in a Tupperware dish, and into the fridge it goes. I've taken this dish to countless potlucks because I get requests for it all the time. You gotta be fast when you set this on a table, because before long, it'll be gone.

Submitted on March 3, 2009

I did not use the 2(14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano...cause my BF don't like tomatoes. But it is so good.

Submitted on February 2, 2009

Very easy and very yummy. I made as instructed except for adding more carrots and less zucchini. It immediately went into the make again file.

Submitted on February 2, 2009

I loved this soup. It was easy to make, and had alot of flavor.

Submitted on February 2, 2009

I loved this soup. It was easy to make, and had so much flavor.

Submitted on December 12, 2008

it's great! just have to add some of your own extra spices