Italian Chicken Soup

By cooksalot

Ingredients

• 1/2 box pasta, I used Ditalini or a short macaroni type pasta
• 2 C shredded turkey or chicken
• 4 C chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 whole jalapeno, seeded and diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 15 oz. cans petite cut tomatoes
• 1 can water
• 1 C heavy cream
• 1 tsp dry oregano
• 1 tsp dry basil
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to directions. Be sure and cook it al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
In a frying pan add olive oil, onion, celery, green pepper, jalapeno and saute until tender.
In a large soup pot combine chicken broth, water, shredded turkey or chicken, tomatoes with their juice and sauteed vegetables.
Add in herbs. Salt and pepper to taste
Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add in pasta and cream.