Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • 3 medium sweet onions
  • 2 1/2 medium green peppers
  • 10 hearts celery
  • 8-10 medium carrots
  • 8 medium potatoes
  • 10-12 garlic cloves
  • 4 quarts chicken broth
  • 5 chicken breast
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 TBSP white pepper
  • 2 TBSP black pepper
  • 1 1/2 TBSP salt
  • 2 lbs elbow macaroni noodles

Steps

  • In large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, green pepper and salt and allow to cook over low to medium heat for 10-15 minutes
  • Add carrots, garlic, some white pepper and some black pepper and continue to cook over low to medium heat 10 minutes
  • Add chicken broth, chicken breast, tomatoes and potatoes, and some more of the two peppers
  • Cover and simmer on low for 45 minutes
  • Remove chicken, shred and return to pot
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cook elbow macaroni in separate pot of boiling water
  • When pasta is done, add it to the soup and serve