Carrabba's Spicy Chicken Soup - The Food Hussy (2024)

December 23, 2020 · FoodHussy · 45 Comments

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Carrabba’s Spicy Chicken Soup is easily going down as my new go-to soup recipe! It’s layered with flavors and oh-so comforting!!!! Plus – I used leftover rotisserie chicken to make it even quicker.

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This definitely isn’t anything like the old standard canned chicken noodle soup. This copycat version of Mama Mandola’s Sicilian Chicken Soup has delicious chunks of veggies and chicken – it gets better the longer you cook it too – and then you add the noodles right at the end so they don’t get mushy. It’s just so good!

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How do you make Carrabba’s Spicy Chicken Soup?

It’s a simple recipe – but it does take about 2 hours – so make it on an afternoon when it’s gross outside and you want to stay warm and cozy inside!

First – dice all the veggies (celery, carrots, onion, potato and bell pepper) and saute for 5 min until start to soften
Next – add tomatoes, parsley, garlic and red pepper flakes (bump it up if you like it spicier!).
Finally – add water and chicken broth. (I used leftover Turkey broth from Thanksgiving!)
Bring soup to a boil, turn down heat and simmer for 1 hour.
Mash some of vegetables in the bottom of the pot with a potato masher.
What about the chicken? Add shredded chicken (or turkey) to soup and simmer for 30 minutes. Now’s the time to cook your pasta!
Right before serving, add cooked ditali pasta (any pasta will do but Carrabba’s uses ditali)

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Why is chicken soup good for colds?

Well – there has actually been a lot research done – testing drinking cold water, hot water and chicken soup – and the chicken soup wins! Plus the garlic and onion help boost your immunity too.

Can chicken noodle soup be keto?

I have a good friend – my girl Rhonda – that has to eat keto because of some health issues and I just left out the noodles for this recipe and gave it to her. You add the cooked noodles right at the end anyway – so I just made a container of the soup without the noodles for her! She LOVED it!!! The extra kick of spice won it over for her – and the fact that it’s not just a “broth”.

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What to serve with Spicy Chicken Soup?

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Copycat Carrabba’s Spicy Chicken Soup

Carrabba's Spicy Chicken Soup is easily going down as my new go-to soup recipe! It's layered with flavors and oh-so comforting!!!! Plus – I used leftover rotisserie chicken to make it even quicker.

4.42 from 355 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins

Course Entree, Side

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings 10

Calories 213 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 1/2 celery ribs diced
1 carrot peeled & diced
1/2 yellow onion diced
1 small russet potato peeled & diced
1/2 red pepper diced
1 14 oz can tomatoes drained & chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp parsley
1 tbsp oregano
2 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
5 cups water
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups shredded chicken
2 cups cooked ditali pasta

Instructions

Dice celery, onion, carrots, potato and bell pepper into 1/4-1/2" pieces
1 1/2 celery ribs, 1 carrot, 1/2 yellow onion, 1/2 red pepper, 1 small russet potato
Heat dutch oven to medium high and add olive oil
3 tbsp olive oil
Once pan is hot, add celery, carrots, potato, onion and pepper. Saute for 5 min until vegetables start to soften
Add tomatoes, parsley, oregano, garlic and red pepper flakes and stir
1 14 oz can tomatoes, 1 tbsp parsley, 1 tbsp oregano, 2 tbsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Add water and broth – cover and bring soup to a boil over medium low heat
5 cups water, 2 cups chicken broth
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Partially cover pot and simmer for 1 hour
Using a potato masher, mash some of the vegetables in the bottom of the pot
Add chicken to soup and simmer 30 minutes more
2 cups shredded chicken
While chicken is simmering in soup- cook pasta
2 cups cooked ditali pasta
Right before serving, add cooked pasta
Serve with freshly grated Parmesan

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Nutrition

Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 27.8gProtein: 12.5gFat: 5.6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 67mgPotassium: 281mgFiber: 2.4gSugar: 2.7gCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Keyword chicken, copycat, soup

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Adrianne says
January 9, 2021 at 1:00 am

Chicken Soup for the soul right here! I am so hungry for this, it looks amazing and I wish I had some to slurp right now. I love the pasta, chicken and broth combo, yum!
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Dannii says
January 9, 2021 at 3:44 am

This looks like total comfort food. I love the idea of a spicy soup too.
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Sunrita says
January 9, 2021 at 5:00 am

Such a comforting and soothing dish! Really like your suggestion to spice it up with chilli and pepper! Just what is needed on winter days!
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Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
January 9, 2021 at 6:58 am

This soup is a proper meal in itself with all those veggies and chicken. Delicious!
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Claudia Lamascolo says
January 9, 2021 at 7:23 am

Carraba is my favorite fast Italian food place to eat, I never tried this but it looks so good I am going to make it at home! wow!
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ashok says
February 25, 2021 at 4:37 am

My Family Loved it. I am definitely sharing Guys, Thanks For sharing this Great Recipe. this recipe and this website with my friend. Hope they also love it. Thank you again for sharing such a great recipe.
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Debbie says
September 4, 2021 at 3:59 pm

Looks yummy! Could this be done in the crock pot?
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- FoodHussy says
  September 4, 2021 at 4:03 pm
  
  Yes definitely! I would saute the onion/carrots/etc first – and then put it all in the crock pot together. I would add the cooked pasta right before serving – same as I say in the recipe. Enjoy!
Julia Rupp says
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January 9, 2022 at 12:40 pm

Delicious
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Chris says
January 17, 2022 at 1:37 pm

This might be the best soup I’ve ever made!! It is so full of flavor, it’s hard to believe. And a true, the longer you cook it the better!!! Simmer this soup for a few hours to really get all the flavors!
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- FoodHussy says
  January 17, 2022 at 11:21 pm
  
  Aw yeah!!! Glad you loved it!
Cheryl Coulter says
February 1, 2022 at 1:24 pm

Oh my gosh, Best Soup Ever. Was feeling crummy so I wanted this soup but didn’t want to go out to get it. I was so happy to see this recipe so decided to try it. YES!!!
Love it and will be telling many others to try this. Thank you!!!
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- FoodHussy says
  February 1, 2022 at 1:46 pm
  
  so glad you liked it!
Lori says
February 14, 2022 at 10:58 am

Can I used low sodium chicken broth? Will I get same taste!
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- FoodHussy says
  February 14, 2022 at 11:00 am
  
  of course!
Heath says
March 25, 2022 at 2:43 pm

What do you mean by red pepper (bell pepper or chili pepper)?
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- FoodHussy says
  March 25, 2022 at 2:56 pm
  
  bell pepper
Cas says
April 6, 2022 at 12:33 pm

Have you ever tried using white Pepper instead of chili flakes? I prefer it to add the spice.
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- FoodHussy says
  April 6, 2022 at 1:43 pm
  
  No – I’m not always a big fan of ground pepper – but if that’s what you prefer – do it! Make it your own. 🙂
Angela Mielke says
April 16, 2022 at 1:12 pm

I’ve got this simmering right now. I love Carrabas chicken soup when I am sick, and we both have sinus infections. It’s too expensive to buy the amount I want (like 5 bowls).
Why does it need an hour and a half to simmer? I’ve never made a soup that cooks that long with the exception of beans.
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- FoodHussy says
  April 17, 2022 at 9:35 am
  
  Just gives the soup more time to have all the flavors meld together.
Barbara says
April 18, 2022 at 3:02 pm

We were at Carabbas this weekend and this soup was amazing, so we immediately sought out a copy cat recipe and were excited to give this version a try. Had all ingredients at home ready to go so I quickly tossed it together, simmered as instructed and voila! It’s soup – savory and flavorful and just the right amount of warmth – enough for a meal served with warm bread or crackers. Delicious version. Thank you!
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- FoodHussy says
  April 18, 2022 at 4:23 pm
  
  i’m so glad you liked it and that you thought it matched up!
Belle says
August 14, 2022 at 3:52 pm

I’m making it now but the ingredients had me sold. I think I’ll add some diced jalapeño because I love spicy. I don’t have a potato in the pantry. Oh well it should still be good.
Thank you for the recipe! I make soup at least once a week even in the summer because soup is very filling and usually pretty healthy and I never finish the rotisserie chicken that I buy so it gets repurposed into soup. This one will go in my rotation.
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- FoodHussy says
  August 14, 2022 at 10:22 pm
  
  I hope you enjoy it!!!
Jane Weinhold says
September 8, 2022 at 10:50 pm

Are the herbs 1T fresh or dried?
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- FoodHussy says
  September 9, 2022 at 12:56 am
  
  dried
Mary says
January 19, 2023 at 4:05 pm

Where did oregano go on? Haven’t eaten yet
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- FoodHussy says
  January 19, 2023 at 4:16 pm
  
  updated – it goes in with the rest of the spices
Debbie says
February 27, 2023 at 6:02 pm

I’m making this now and it smells delicious. Do I rinse the pasta?
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- FoodHussy says
  February 27, 2023 at 9:56 pm
  
  Nope – no need
Lynne says
September 10, 2023 at 11:17 am

Does this soup freeze well??
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- FoodHussy says
  September 10, 2023 at 11:36 am
  
  Yes!!! It’s great!
Alicia says
October 25, 2023 at 12:48 pm

If freezing do you add pasta before?
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- FoodHussy says
  October 25, 2023 at 12:54 pm
  
  Yes – maybe undercook the pasta a bit as it will soak up the liquid a bit. you can always add some chicken broth or water when reheating.
AL says
October 26, 2023 at 9:33 am

Followed directions but my broth is bland. It has the spice just missing something. Any ideas what I can add to fix it?
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- FoodHussy says
  October 26, 2023 at 9:40 am
  
  you could add some Better Than Bouillon – garlic base is my favorite
Austin says
January 6, 2024 at 5:47 pm

Can you cook the pasta in the soup or do you have to cook it separately?
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- FoodHussy says
  January 6, 2024 at 8:23 pm
  
  i cook it separately – if you cook in the soup – you would need to add more liquid because the pasta will absorb a decent amount.
Sara says
January 17, 2024 at 11:33 am

We thought it was a little bland. I added more spices and better than bouillon. I did make it in the crock pot. Sautéed the veggies first. Then thru everything in the crock pot including uncooked chicken. I took it all out after it was cooked and let it cook on the stove top to reduce down and it was better. I think it really needs to be made in a Dutch oven like you did.
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