How to Make Carrabba’s Chicken Soup at 1 Home Today!

The Roots of Sicilian Chicken Soup

Sicilian chicken soup, or “minestra di pollo,” is a classic recipe admired for being simple and nourishing. It’s a mainstay in Sicilian kitchens, prepared with fresh, as local as possible ingredients.

Carrabba's chicken soup, A Unique Take on Tradition

Carrabba's chicken soup version elevates it from that humble dish with a feast of herbs and vegetables and a zest for the balance of spices. Their soup, known for its robust flavor, is a reflection of Italy’s rich culinary heritage, while

Ingredients Overview

Base Ingredients in Carrabba's Chicken Soup

• Chicken: Bone-in chicken parts for depth of flavor.
• Vegetables — carrots, celery, onions, and tomatoes.
• Pasta or Rice: Makes your soup filling.
• Broth: Rich chicken broth is the foundation.

Essential Herbs and Spices

• Chopped parsley, basil, and oregano.
• A bit of red pepper flakes for heat.
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

Tools You’ll Need

The Three Tools You Need to Make Perfect Soup

• Big stockpot or Dutch oven.
• Knives for chopping vegetables, and they need to be sharp.
• A ladle for serving.

Recipe 1: Working with Carrabba’s Sicilian Chicken Soup

What’s In Carrabba’s Spicy Sicilian Chicken Soup:{Ingredients}

Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients

• Begin with washing and chopping your vegetables into sizeable pieces. Mince the garlic, and if you’re using bone-in chicken, cut off any excess fat.

Step 2: Sauté the Base

• In a large soup pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Drop in your onions, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened (about 5 minutes). Add the garlic and sauté a minute more or two without burning it.

Step 3: Build the Broth

• Toss the chicken pieces into the pot with a generous sprinkling of salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Pour in your chicken stock, covering the chicken completely. Add bay leaves to the pot for additional aroma. Add the mixture to a gentle boil, reduce the heat, and simmer.

Step 4: Add the Vegetables

• After the chicken has cooked through (about 30 minutes), take it out of the pot and shred it into bite-size pieces. Add the chicken back to the pot with tomatoes, parsley, and potatoes. Simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes to blend the flavors.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

• Serve the soup in bowls, sprinkling with fresh basil or Parmesan cheese. Serve it with crusty bread or a crisp green salad for the best in complete meals.

How It Differs from Sicilian Soup

Similar, but this version is noodle- and milder-flavors-based, which makes it great for kids, or when you want something light.

For the cooking method and key ingredients

Follow the above recipe but use egg noodles instead of rice, and cut the cooking time so that the broth is lighter.

What Goes With Chicken Soup for Dinner When You Want Something Just More Than Chicken Soup?

There are so many ways to serve chicken soup. My default is always some soup and some crusty sourdough garlic bread or gluten-free cheese bread.

Or you can run the soup to ground as a full meal with one of these hearty sides:

• Avocado Egg Salad {put it on a crusty bite of bread}
• Avocado Caesar Salad with Cucumbers—this salad is super crisp and fresh. Feel free to add more veggies to it.
• Butternut Squash and Cranberry Kale Salad—the fall/winter salad to end all fall/winter salads. So many colorful, fresh veggies packed in there.
• Twice Baked Spaghetti Squash—so gooey and delicious!
• Hummus Veggie Sandwich: – you always can’t go without a combo of soup and a sandwich. Carrabba's chicken soup made easy has never been easier! A huge bowl on a cold winter day. All homemade with tender pieces of veggies, ditalini pasta, and shredded chicken.