ITALIAN CHICKEN SOUP

Italian Chicken Soup

This Italian Chicken Soup is an easy and delicious way to use up your leftover Chicken.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz pasta (1/2 box) – Ditalini or a short macaroni type pasta
• 2 cups chicken, shredded
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 whole jalapeno, seeded and diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 30 oz petite cut tomatoes
• 1 can water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dry oregano
• 1 teaspoon dry basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta according to directions. Be sure and cook it al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a frying pan, add olive oil, onion, celery, green pepper, jalapeno, and sauté until tender.
3. In a large soup pot, combine chicken broth, water, shredded chicken, tomatoes with their juice, and sautéed vegetables.
4. Add in dry oregano, dry basil, salt, and pepper to taste.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Add in cooked pasta and heavy cream.