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chicken soup carrabba's recipe

Chicken Soup Carrabba's Recipe

Warm up with a delicious chicken soup Carrabba's recipe. Discover tips and step-by-step instructions to recreate this hearty, flavorful soup at home today.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken preferably, for maximum flavor
  • 2 pieces carrots diced
  • 2 pieces celery stalks diced
  • 1 piece onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1/4 cup white wine optional
  • Parmesan rind optional
  • to taste lemon juice to brighten the flavors
  • 1 bundle fresh parsley tied in a bundle
  • 1 bundle fresh thyme tied in a bundle
  • 2 leaves bay leaves

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Kitchen twine for tying herbs

Method
 

  1. Prep all ingredients by dicing the veggies and measuring out pasta and broth.
  2. If using a whole chicken, break it down into parts.
  3. In a large pot, combine the chicken bones with water, onion halves, garlic, and a splash of white wine; simmer gently.
  4. In another pot, heat olive oil and sauté the diced carrots, celery, and onion until soft and fragrant.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute without burning it.
  6. Pour in the simmered broth and add chunks of cooked chicken.
  7. Add bundles of fresh herbs and let everything simmer for about 30 minutes.
  8. Stir in the ditalini pasta about 10 minutes before serving and cook until tender.
  9. Squeeze in lemon juice right before serving to brighten the flavors.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 20gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

To enhance flavor, roast the chicken bones before making broth for a deeper richness.
Adding a Parmesan rind during simmering can greatly enhance umami depth.
Fresh herbs are recommended over dried for the best flavor; consider tying herbs in a bundle to easily remove them later.
A squeeze of lemon or splash of vinegar before serving can brighten the dish.
Soup often tastes better the next day as flavors meld; consider making it ahead of time.
If freezing, leave out the pasta and add it fresh when reheating.
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