Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan Soup
Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 package (16 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 can (28 oz) organic crushed tomatoes with basil, un-drained
1 carton (32 oz) chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
Topping
1/4 cup butter
1 cup Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Fresh chopped basil or Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired
Directions
In 5-quart slow cooker, add onion, bell pepper, garlic, chicken, crushed tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or on High setting 3 to 4 hours or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
Thirty minutes before serving, stir pasta into slow cooker. Cover; cook on High heat setting about 30 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
Top soup with shredded cheese and toasted bread crumbs before serving. Garnish with chopped basil or parsley.
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