Description

This is an amazing stew/soup that works for the entire family. It’s healthy and perfect for a weekday night.

For the kids I have included a modification on how to serve it listed in the directions as well as the picture gallery. They like to call it Spider Man soup. My son came up with this name when he was little and it stuck.

I have also included shortcuts that will make it easier for you to pull together considering the weekdays and how busy we all get.

Vegetarian Note: Omit the chicken and use vegetable stock and you still have a tasty soup.

Servings

8

Ingredients

Short Cuts From the Freezer Section:
1 bag of chopped onions
1 bag of pepper strips (red and green bell peppers)

For the Stew:
8 pieces of Skinless Chicken Tenders
1 Cup of Chopped White Onion (or frozen)
1/2 Cup of Chopped Red Bell Pepper (or frozen)
1/2 Cup of Chopped Green Bell Pepper (or frozen)
1 Tablespoon of All-purpose Flour
2 Each Chicken Bouillon Cubes
2 Cans of Crushed Tomatoes (Use San Marzano Style to get the best flavor)
2 Medium Zucchini Sliced
1/2 cup chopped Italian Flat Leaf Parsley
1 teaspoon of minced garlic
Salt & Pepper to taste

For the Pasta:
1 box of Ancini di Pepe
Salt and Olive Oil

For the Topping:
1 container or wedge of parmigiano cheese to sprinkle or grate over the stew.

Preparation

For the Stew:
In a big pot or dutch oven saute the onion in olive oil and add the Italian Parsley and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic until onions are translucent (stir continuously moving the garlic around so it doesn't burn)
Add the green and red bell peppers
Add the zucchini slices
Add the tablespoon of flour and mix together
Continue to saute for 5 minutes
Add the tomatoes and 2 bouillon cubes and bring to a boil
Saute the chicken tenders until cooked
Next cut the chicken up into cubes
Add the chicken cubes to the stew
Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for about 30 minutes stirring occasionally

For the Pasta:
Bring a pot of water to boil
Add the box of Ancini di Pepe
Add salt & boil for 9 minutes
Drain the pasta and put it back in the pot
Mix the pasta with about a tablespoon of olive oil

How to serve to Children:
Take the stew and puree it until everything is blended
Pour pureed stew over pasta and mix together add some of the liquid from the stew to the pasta
Then sprinkle with parmigiano cheese and it's ready to serve

Standard Way to Serve:
Serve the stew over the Ancini di Pepe Pasta and top off with parmigiano cheese

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