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Easy Italian Rotisserie Chicken Soup

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serves 5

40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1½ medium carrots, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 cups chopped fresh kale
• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2½ cups diced rotisserie chicken
• 1⅔ cups canned diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
• 5 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
• 5 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Coat the bottom of a large pot with the oil and place over medium heat. When warm, add the onion, celery, and carrots. Cook for about 8 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
3. Add kale and mushrooms, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes.
4. Add the broth, chicken, and tomatoes, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the veggies are tender and the chicken is heated, about 10 minutes.
5. To serve, ladle about 1½ cups of soup into a bowl. Top with 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon of parsley.