Rustic Chicken Minestrone

Name: Rustic Chicken Minestrone
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 425 grams chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 425 grams diced tomatoes; 3 mediums carrots, cut into 1/4-inch rounds; 2 liters chicken broth; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bunch kale, stemmed, leaves shredded; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 Parmesan rind (optional), plus grated Parmesan to garnish; 177 milliliters pasta shells; 4 servings salt and pepper; 237 milliliters shredded cooked chicken; 1 medium zucchini, diced

Rustic Chicken Minestrone might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 361 calories, 22g of protein, and 10g of fat each. This recipe covers 37% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Many people really liked this main course. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 40 minutes. If you have olive oil, canned tomatoes, parmesan rind, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

In a large, heavy pot (such as a Dutch oven), heat the olive oil over medium until shimmering.

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Olive Oil

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Dutch Oven

Add the onion and cook until translucent and soft, 6-8 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for a few minutes more.

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Garlic

Onion

Add the tomatoes with their juice and cook until the liquid is evaporated, 5 minutes more.

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Tomato

Juice

Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil, then add the pasta, carrots, and Parmesan rind (if using). Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the kale, zucchini, and chickpeas. Cook until zucchini is crisp-tender and the pasta is almost al dente.

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Chicken Broth