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Italian Chicken and Mushroom Soup

A broth flavored with herbs and spices and complemented with chicken, mushrooms, and a hint of tomato.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp chopped basil

Method
 

  1. Saute the mushrooms in a pot until browned, then add the onion and garlic.
  2. Stir in the Italian seasoning and cook 1 minute.
  3. Add the crushed tomatoes, broth, and chicken and simmer 20 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  5. Finish with fresh basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan.