Chicken Minestrone Soup Recipe

Name: Chicken Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs; 8 cups water; celery & leaves; 5 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup acini di pepe pasta; 3 cups celery, Chopped; 3 cups carrots, Chopped; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon parsley flakes; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 (11 1/2 ounce) cans V8 vegetable juice; 1 cup parmesan cheese, Shredded

Servings: persons

6 chicken thighs
8 cups water
celery & leaves
5 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup acini di pepe pasta
3 cups celery, Chopped
3 cups carrots, Chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 (11 1/2 ounce) cans V8 vegetable juice
1 cup parmesan cheese, Shredded

1
In dutch oven, combine chicken, water and baby celery w/leaves. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 4-5 hours. (This first step can be done in the crock pot, and you don't need quite as much water.) Remove chicken and celery from water. Discard skin, bones & celery. Tear chicken apart. Set aside.
2
If desired, remove some or all of the fat from water. If needed, add water and boullion cube to make 5 cups broth.
3
In small saucepan, boil 1/2 cup Acini di Pepe Pasta in water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
4
Combine all ingredients but the pasta and cheese in a dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover. Simmer for 30 minutes adding in the pasta in the last 5 minutes.
5
Top each 1 cup serving with 1 Tbsp of Shredded Parmesan Cheese.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken thighs, 8 cups water, celery & leaves, 5 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Chicken Minestrone Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Minestrone Soup

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