Tuscan Chicken Soup

Tuscan Chicken Soup

Get slow-cooked flavor in just 20 minutes. This Italian chicken soup recipe utilizes rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken to streamline the preparation without compromising comforting flavor.

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Serves 4

Prep time 10 min.

Cook time 10 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 carton (32 oz.) College Inn® Unsalted Bold Chicken Stock
  • 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil, optional
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrots and onion and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are soft.
  2. Add stock, chicken and peas; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired.
  3. Serve garnished with basil and Parmesan, if desired.

TIP: To streamline the recipe prep, substitute 1 can (14.5 oz.) Del Monte® Peas & Carrots, drained, for the fresh carrots and frozen peas; stir into soup in Step 2.