Carrabba’s Spicy Chicken Soup – Hearty, Zesty, and Comforting
A bold and comforting Italian-style chicken soup inspired by Carrabba’s, made with tender chicken, vegetables, pasta, and a spicy peppery broth — perfect for cozy nights or feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 whole chicken (or 2.5 lbs bone-in chicken parts)
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12 cups water
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2 onions, diced
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3 carrots, chopped
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3 celery stalks, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups diced red potatoes
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3 Roma tomatoes, chopped (or 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes)
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½ cup chopped parsley
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¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
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1 tbsp cracked black pepper (adjust to taste)
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Salt, to taste
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 cup ditalini pasta, cooked separately
Instructions
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Add chicken to a large pot and cover with water. Bring to boil, skim foam, and simmer for 1.5–2 hours with salt, pepper, and half the veggies.
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Remove chicken, strain broth, and shred meat.
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In same pot, heat olive oil. Sauté remaining onions, carrots, celery, and garlic for 5 minutes.
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Add potatoes, tomatoes, and broth. Simmer 30 minutes.
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Stir in shredded chicken and herbs. Simmer 10 more minutes.
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Serve hot over cooked ditalini pasta.
Notes
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Make spicier with red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
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For faster version, use rotisserie chicken and store-bought broth.
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Freeze without pasta for best texture.