CopyCat Carrabba’s Italian Grill Spicy Sicilian Chicken Soup

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 stalks celery , sliced
3 cloves garlic , minced
2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, (with juice)
2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
6 cups chicken broth
1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, adjust to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper
¾ cup pasta, uncooked

Directions

Turn your Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add olive oil, then stir in the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add in the diced potatoes, diced tomatoes (with juices), shredded chicken, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Cancel Sauté mode. Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to Manual (High Pressure) for 6 minutes.

Once cooking is done, quick release the pressure. Open the lid and stir in the uncooked ditalini pasta.

Turn Instant Pot to Sauté again and cook uncovered for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.

Adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls and serve hot with crusty bread or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired.