Italian Chicken Soup - I had a Great version of this at Carraba’s a few years ago and set out to copy it to be able to make it for myself at home, This is what I came up with.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
6-8 cloves garlic, minced
2 cup chopped carrots (4- med.)
2 cup chopped celery (4 Stalks w/ leaves)
1 1/2 cup chopped sweet onions (2- med or 1 large)
1/2 cup green bell Pepper diced
1/2 cup red bell Pepper diced
1/2 cup orange bell Pepper diced
1/2 cup yellow bell Pepper diced
1 bunch scallions - diced
2 pound skinned, boned chicken breast,
(cut into strips and then 1/2-inch chunks)
12 cups chicken broth
2 - 14 1/2 oz. Cans diced tomatoes (Italian seasoning)
1 can condensed tomato soup
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. ground white pepper
1/2 tsp. Oregano
1/2 tsp. Sweet Basil
Just a pinch of Rosemary
16 oz. Pasta - I like small salad macaroni, my kids prefer it with Farfalle (Bowtie Pasta)
Preparation:
1. In a large heavy pot heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and saute 1 minute. Stir in Carrots, celery, peppers and onions. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, until crisp-tender.
2. Add chicken and cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring often.
3. Add broth and tomatoes, soup and scallions, and remaining spices, increase heat to high, cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer 30-40 minutes
4. Stir in pasta (pre-cooked separately/rinsed)
5. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.
Yield: 16 servings
Dairyland Casserole
8 oz Egg noodles
1 1/2 lb ground beef
2 cups tomato sauce
1/8 tsp worchestershire sauce
1/3 cup onions, chopped
1 Tbsp green pepper chopped
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup cotage cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp melted butter
Cook noodles - drain-set aside
Brown Beef, onions - add tomato sauce, worchestershire, and peppers
Combine cheeses and sour cream
Butter large casserole. Pour in half of the noodles. Add cheese mixture and cover with remaining noodles. Top with beef mixture. Drizzle melted butter over top
Bake 350’ for 30-45 minutes
(A very filling meal - I’ve also made this fully combined instead of the layers)