Italian Chicken and Vegetable Soup
By Paula Deen
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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1 3/4 pounds)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup carrots (about 3 small), sliced
- 2 1/2 cups zucchini (about 2 medium), sliced
- 2 (14.5-oz) cans tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano
- 2 (14.5-oz) cans chicken broth
- grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Directions
In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add onion and carrot, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Top each serving with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
