Italian Chicken and Vegetable Soup

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Italian Chicken and Vegetable Soup Italian Chicken and Vegetable Soup Recipe Courtesy of


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

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

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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.

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Publication: Jan/Feb 2006 issue

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Have used this many time, always great and not a lot of work. Everyone who has had this raves. Wonderful. Thanks.

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By Sandra on December 21, 2012

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We just tried this recipe tonight for the first time. I followed the recipe for the most part, this is what I done different. I cooked my chicken in the olive oil and rinsed in in hot water to get all of it I could off. Then I added the olive oil the recipe called for to the soup along with a little extra carrots (which I love when they are cooked or raw with ranch)& some extra chicken. It was perfect! My whole family, including a picky 3 year old and a non-veggie eating 7 year old! I grated some fresh parmesan over everybodys bowl & served it with bread and celery and ranch! IT WAS GREAT!

By Paige Houston-Pace on October 20, 2012

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paula's recipe sounds good. i don't want tomato - maybe mushroom soup and pasta. no cheese either.

By ruth s overton on May 24, 2012

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My husband is recovering from chemotherapy and needs organic vegetables - which I used along with some organic cabbage I steamed on the side and threw in at the end. Also, I used plain salt-free diced tomatoes and added my own garlic, basil and oragano to taste. It was very healthy and healing for him. Thank you, Paula.

By Blackberry Cobbler on February 29, 2012

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I would love to try this recipe. Sense im tryin to look for healthy foods to help me with my diet looks delicious

By Shamekia Webb on January 09, 2012

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I had nothing to cook for dinner, I heard voice and as one my kids skip channels.I thought to look up one of you're recipe! I had chicken ( boneless) , then I seen italian chicken and vegie, I had all the fixens that I needed. It no time to make, and it was very very good! Thank you for being there for us.

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Tired a lot of your recipes love them haven't find one i didn't like yet thanks for shareing them with everyone.

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I can NOT wait to make this up. It has me drooling! Thanks so much for another great recipe!

By Lark on September 13, 2011

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Paula, you are so sweet. I appreciate your writing these wonderful recipes for us to enjoy. Although, I do not like to buy any type of food stock, I would like a recipe on how to make a great chicken stock. Thank you.

By Hilda on August 28, 2011

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i read reviews come on here and complain about the recipes this recipes is too bland or that is to dry it doesn't taste that good. everyone,s taste is different. has any of these people ever heard of tweaking the recipe to their liking. Paula Deen is a good cook cause she cooks to her liking. she tweaks this seasoning and tweaks the cooking time time till she is satisfied with how it taste. so you people who come on here to complain try tweaking before you write

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I am always excited to visit your site and to seek options for new recipes to prepare delicious meals. Thanks for the happy times in the kitchen and the delicious meal ideas!

By Anonymous on June 05, 2011

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Loved this!! My family and I are very into italian recipes and this soup hit the spot! Very easy to make and super easy to get all the ingredients together. (:

By Christine P. on April 21, 2011

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This was a light dish but to bland... It needed extra seasonings and it was still bland plus a like texture that's something it lacked too.

By Anonymous on March 02, 2011

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We really enjoyed this soup! I used chicken thighs instead of breasts to save on the cost. It turned out wonderful.

By jujubee on February 25, 2011

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i made the italian chicken and vegetable soup.it was easy to make and very delicious.my husband and i are not big soup eaters,but this soup i will make again.it sure warms you up on a cold winter day.

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