QUICK CHICKEN MINESTRONE

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You'll love this flavorful chicken minestrone soup that comes together with pantry ingredients. Dress it up by serving the dish with garlic bread. -Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 large onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2-1/2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (5.9 ounces) chicken and garlic-flavored rice and vermicelli mix
1-1/2 cups frozen vegetable blend (broccoli, red pepper, onion)
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the chicken, onion and celery in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the broth, water, beans, tomatoes, rice and vermicelli mix, vegetables, pepperoni, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until rice is tender, 18-20 minutes. Sprinkle each serving with cheese and, if desired, pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 932mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Denzil Moloto
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Avoid!


bobbers1 1
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This soup was a disappointment. It was bland and tasteless.


Farhatullah Khan Farhatullah Khan
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Meh.


Jasmine Perez
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I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Jorge Hernandez
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Good, but not great.


Elizabeth Schell
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This soup was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. It was so easy to throw together and it tasted amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kalugwala Mustafi
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loved the addition of the pesto.


Virgil Frank
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This recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out delicious. I would definitely make it again.


jesica brateep
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Amazing flavor!


King Sweat
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the leftovers are just as good the next day.


Waleed Khab
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This soup was delicious and comforting! I added some extra vegetables and it turned out great.


Andadul Hok
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Really enjoyed making this quick chicken minestrone soup. It was so easy to prepare and the end result was delicious. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very satisfying. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a qu


Doris Mbamali
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Loved the simplicity of this recipe! The flavors were delicious and my family loved it!