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Italian Chicken Soup

Rustic Italian broth with shredded chicken, pasta, and fresh herbs. Ready in 25 minutes—comfort in a bowl.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
28g
Italian Chicken Soup
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat, about 4 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Add chicken breasts and diced onion. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 12 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Transfer chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks into bite-sized pieces.

  4. Step 4

    Add pasta and tomatoes (with juice) to the pot. Simmer 8 minutes until pasta is tender.

  5. Step 5

    Return shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in basil. Season with salt and pepper.

  6. Step 6

    Serve hot in bowls. Ladle broth generously over each portion.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (5-quart minimum)
  • cutting board
  • two forks
  • wooden spoon
  • ladle

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