Ingredients
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3
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2 1/2
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10
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8 - 10
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8
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10 - 12
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4
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5
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2
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1
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-
-
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2
Directions
Carrabba’s Spicy Sicilian Chicken Soup, I tried three of the available recipes for this Carrabba’s chicken soup dish – usually called Mamma Mandola’s Sicillian Chicken Soup – and was not quite getting the results I wanted I’m NOT a cook, and live literally thousands of miles away from the nearest Carrabba’s restaurant, so I had to improvise a little on the three recipes I found I am quite happy with the results, though, and it’s the closest I’ve made to this recipe It is also a big batch, but I figured if I was spending an afternoon making soup, I should have some to freeze I have used a 20 quart stockpot for this recipe (ideal), and a 16 quart (just barely fits) stockpot Note: I do not have a local grocery store, so had to substitute some ingredients that you many not have to but it worked for me ;-), Is there a way to do it all from scratch in the crock pot?, Could I possibly used canned shredded chicken? Or would the flavor not be there? I am low on cooking supplies
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Steps
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1
Done
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In a Large Stockpot (16 Quart Minimum / 20 Quart Recommended) Heat Olive Oil Under Fairly Low to Medium Heat. |
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2
Done
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"sweat" Onion, Celery, Green Pepper and Some Salt (to Draw Off Moisture) For Perhaps 30 Minutes -- This Is Lower Than Browning, and Makes the Veggies Somewhat Translucent. I Covered, and Mixed Every Few Minutes to Prevent Browning. |
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3
Done
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Add Carrots, Garlic, Some White Pepper and Some Black Pepper, and Continue to Heat Under "sweat" Conditions While Mixing Now and Then. |
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4
Done
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Add Chicken Stock, Chicken Breasts, Tomatoes and Potatoes -- and of Course Some More White Pepper and Black Pepper. |
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5
Done
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Cover and Simmer on Low Heat For 1.5 to 2 Hours (or Use Crock Pot?). |
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6
Done
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Remove Chicken and Let Cool and Stand to Shred. |
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7
Done
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Add Chopped Parsley and Return the Shredded Chicken to the Soup. |
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8
Done
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Salt to Taste at This Point, and Add More White and Black Pepper If Your Tongue Is not Twitching a Bit When You Sample. ;-). |
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9
Done
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Simmer While Cooking Ditalini (or Other Stubby Pasta). |
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10
Done
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Serve Soup Over Cooked Pasta to Taste. |
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11
Done
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Note: Like Many Soups, This May Be Better Made the Day Before and Then Served When Needed. We Will Freeze Some For Ready-Made Meals and I Think It Will Work Out Well. |
