How to Make Chicken and Artichoke Minestrone - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful soup that's perfect for a chilly evening, then you need to try this Chicken and Artichoke Minestrone recipe. This Italian-inspired soup is a great way to warm up and can be made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry and refrigerator.

One of the best things about this Chicken and Artichoke Minestrone is that it's incredibly versatile. You can easily customize it to suit your preferences by adding in extra veggies ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 quarts chicken broth
  • ½ cup dry sherry
  • 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
  • 4 cups cooked chicken meat
  • 10 large fresh mushrooms, quartered
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cook for 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil and saute the onion and garlic until tender. Pour in the chicken broth and sherry, and mix in corn with liquid, artichokes, cooked chicken, and mushrooms. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper. Cook and stir until heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix the spinach, tomatoes, and cooked orzo into the saucepan. Continue to cook and stir about 10 minutes, until blended and heated through.
  • Nutrition

    250 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 556mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 57mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 352mg