Have you ever been to Carrabba’s and had their Mama Mandola’s Sicilian chicken soup? It’s a super flavorful and slightly spicy chicken soup.
This copycat recipe is easy to make and tastes so much like the restaurant!
Tip: I used Better Than Bouillon to give this soup a rich taste, but you can always substitute regular bouillon (or simply leave it out).
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 5 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- salt and pepper
- (2) 32 oz cartons of chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Better Than Bouillon base
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (I used a rotisserie chicken)
- 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes (with the juice)
- dash of cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp poultry seasoning
- cooked Ditalini pasta
Directions
- In a dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the celery, carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic and cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 7 minutes (sprinkle in a little salt and pepper as it cooks).
- Add in the broth, Better Than Bouillon, chicken, tomatoes (and their juices), cayenne pepper, thyme, and poultry seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, and cover.
- Stir the soup occasionally while it cooks. Simmer for 25-30 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Taste and make adjustments to the seasoning if needed.
- To serve, add some cooked Ditalini pasta to a bowl and ladle the soup over the pasta (I like to do it this way because if you leave the pasta in the soup it tends to soak up the liquid and get really mushy).
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Mark your calendars for a fun free PetSmart event! On Sunday 10/26 head to your local PetSmart with your furry best friend and enjoy an in-store trick-or-treat event.
Dress your pet in a costume and this FREE event includes photo-ops, a free treats, sales and coupons. The event will run from 10AM to 6PM.
You can also get up to 50% off costumes and fall toys right now online.
Current Fall Sales
Milk-Bone Spooky Biscuit Pail Dog Treats 24 OZ – $3.97 (reg. $7.99)
Thrills & Chills 2-Count Plush Set Cat Toys with Catnip – $2.47 (reg. $4.99)
Blue Buffalo Boo Bites Chicken Flavored Dog Treats 4.5 OZ – $2.97 (reg. $5.99)
plus B1G1 40% off if you buy (2)
Orange Plaid Spooky Cuddler Dog Bed – $5.97 (reg. $11.99)
Thanksgiving is such a fun holiday to decorate for. There is something about pumpkins, candles and fall foliage that makes the home feel a little brighter. Adding just a few of these fall accents to the mantel or dinner table is all it takes to make the place look like new!
Decorating for Thanksgiving doesn’t have to cost a lot. Shop for items at your local thrift shop and dollar store. Then shop the clearance section at craft stores plus use some of what you already have! Gain some inspiration from the ideas below.
Warm neutral colors with lots of textures and finishes bring warmth and simplicity to this mantel. A banner and lettered pumpkins provide a nice remember to always give thanks. While those in the photos were DIY, you can create a similar look with these well-priced engraved pumpkins.
Leaf garland, pumpkins on candle stands and a wreath in a window frame make this mantel simple yet elegant. Use real or fake pumpkins, pick up an old window frame and candle stands at a thrift shop, and finish it off with a family photo. Check your local dollar store for a similar thankful garland or grab this one!
Layer a large mirror with a pumpkin wreath and rustic sign. Add a leafy pumpkin garland and a bit of candlelight with an antique lantern and/or candlesticks for a relaxing ambiance.
This natural pumpkin and oak leave runner takes 5 minutes to assemble after gathering your leaves! Combine greenery, different colored pumpkins and votive candles to create this gorgeous table setting in no time!
This beautiful centerpiece is super easy to recreate! Jenny Hobick provides step by step instructions. First, find a vase to fit in your pumpkin and choose the flowers you want. Draw an outline of the vase around the top center of the pumpkin so you can cut and carve it out. You can either use floral foam or not to start arranging the flowers. You can make it as dramatic or simple as you want with the colors and even the type of pumpkin you like best.
Get new jeans for your babies, toddlers, or kids with a sale from the Children’s Place! They’ve got ALL basic denim starting at $8 (reg. $20).
Find sizes from Toddler to Big Kid 18!!
Shipping is free on any $30+ order, or is a flat rate of $6.99 for smaller orders. You can also select to pickup at a local store for free and get another 10% off.
Deal Ideas:
Baby And Toddler Girls Basic Skinny Jeans – $8 (reg. $19.95)
Girls Bootcut Jeans – $10 (reg. $19.50)
sizes 4 to 18
Boys Bootcut Jeans – $10 (reg. $24.95)
sizes 4 to 18
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Get ready to get your steps in!
Right now, hurry to Amazon where you can use this coupon and score an under desk treadmill for just $79.99 and free shipping!
To get the deal, combine the sale price with code YN8FIQ3U at checkout. This pairs wonderfully with a stand-up desk.
Get the Deal:
Sperax 3 in 1 Under Desk Treadmill Walking Pad $159.99 (reg. $209.99)
– Use code YN8FIQ3U at checkout to get the deal
Makes it $79.99 shipped!
Standing Desk for Walking Pad $59.99 (reg. $89.99)
This deal is good for a limited time. Shipping is FREE.
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Through tomorrow, 10/19, Pick up some of your favorite Bath & Body Works products for up to 75% off during the Fall Sale! Grab hand soaps, candles, and more!
This is a good time to shop for seasonal scents for your home plus cross off a few names on the gift list!
Deal Ideas
Pumpkin Cupcake Wallflowers Fragrance Refill – $3.18 (reg. $7.95)
Pumpkin Cupcake 3-Wick Candle – $9.98 (reg. $24.95)
Mahogany Apple Cleansing Gel Hand Soap – $3.18 (reg. $7.95)
Sale prices are valid through tomorrow, 10/19. Shipping is a flat rate of $6.99 for orders over $10 and free on orders of $100+.
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Shop for your girls at GAP while they have 40% off girls’ clothing and accessories plus an additional 20% off select items with code.
The 40% off will automatically be applied in cart. To get the extra 20% off, enter code YOURS at checkout. If you’re a cardholder, this code stacks with code FAMILY for an extra 10% off!
Deal Ideas
Kids Relaxed Graphic T-Shirt – $19.95 (reg. $40)
-40% off auto-applied in cart
-20% off with code YOURS
makes it $9.58
Gap × Disney Kids VintageSoft Oversized Hoodie – $54.95
-40% off auto-applied in cart
-20% off with code YOURS
makes it $26.37
Kids Hello Kitty Duffle Bag – $89.95
-40% off auto-applied in cart
-20% off with code YOURS
makes it $43.18
Offer valid through 10/23. Rewards members get free shipping on orders of $50+.
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Grab a great deal on Yardley Bar Soap at CVS this week. Head in and take advantage of an ExtraCare Bucks deal to pick up soap for only 74¢ per bar!
CVS Yardley Deal (ends 10/25):
- $4 ECB wyb (2) Yardley London Bar Soap, 4 pk, $4.99, limit 1
Buy:
(2) Yardley London Bar Soap, 4 pk, $4.99 ea.
Total Due: $9.98
Get Back: $4 ExtraCare Bucks
Makes it $2.99 each, or 74¢ per bar
See the full CVS Ad for more great deals.
Here is a list of the deals from the new Walgreens ad that will start on Sunday, 10/19. Get good deals on Pampers diapers, Purex detergent, and more.
Register Rewards – Month Long
- $5 RR WYB (2) Allergy Relief Items
Walgreens Allergy, Cold & Flu Relief or Immune Support, $3 off
Afrin, Alka Seltzer, Astepro, Claritin or Coricidin Allergy Relief, B1G1 50% off
Afrin No Drip Nasal Spray, 0.5 oz, $11.99
Afrin Severe Congestion Nasal Spray, $8.99
Astepro Nasal Spray, 60 sprays, $17.99
-$1 off Afrin 12 hour nasal spray (sign up) printable
-$1 off Alka-Seltzer product (sign up) printable
-$8 off Astepro Allergy Products 120 sprays+, limit 1, cannot use with other coupons, Checkout 51 mobile app
-$5 off Claritin Non-Drowsy Children’s Claritin® 20-55 ct+ or 4 oz, excl Claritin & Claritin-D, limit 1, cannot use with other coupons, Checkout 51 mobile app
-$5 off Astepro Allergy Products, 60 sprays, limit 1, cannot use with other coupons, Checkout 51 mobile app
-$8 off Astepro Allergy Product 120 sprays +, Save 10/05 (EXP 10/19)
-$5 off Astepro Allergy product 60 sprays +, Save 10/05 (EXP 10/19)
-$5 off Claritin Non-Drowsy 20-ct+, or Children’s 20-ct or 4 oz+,, Save 10/05 (EXP 10/19)
-$5 off Astepro Allergy product 60 sprays+ printable
-$5 off Astepro Allergy item, 60 sprays+, Walgreens (EXP 10/25) eCoupon
-$3 off Afrin spray or saline, select, limit 2, Ibotta mobile app
Airborne Health Supplements, B1G1 50% off
-$3 off Airborne Product printable
-$3 off Airborne item, Walgreens eCoupon
Claritin Children’s Allergy Relief
-$5 off Claritin Non-Drowsy Children’s Claritin® 20-55 ct+ or 4 oz, excl Claritin & Claritin-D, limit 1, cannot use with other coupons, Checkout 51 mobile app
-$10 off Claritin Non-Drowsy Claritin or Children’s Claritin, limit 1, cannot use with other coupons, Checkout 51 mobile app
-$5 off Claritin Non-Drowsy 20-ct+, or Children’s 20-ct or 4 oz+,, Save 10/05 (EXP 10/19)
-$5 off Claritin Non-Drowsy Claritin®, Children’s Claritin® select varieties or Claritin-D® 15ct , limit 1 Claritin-D item, Walgreens eCoupon
Mederma Cold Sore Patches, 15 ct, $16.99
(buy (2), makes it $14.49 ea.)
Allegra, Nasacort or Xyzal Adult or Children’s Allergy Relief, $21.99
(ends 11/1)
-$5 off Allegra Allergy Product, excl 5 or 8 or 60-ct Gelcap, 70-110 ct Tablets printable
-$5 off Nasacort 60-120 Sprays, OR XYZAL 20-55 ct or Xyzal kids Allergy Product printable
-$5 off Nasacort 60-120 Sprays OR XYZAL 20-55 ct or Xyzal kids Allergy Product printable
-$5 off Allegra Allergy item, excl 5, 8 or 60 ct Gelcap, 70-110ct Tablets, Walgreens eCoupon
-$5 off Nasacort Sprays 60-120, XYZAL 20-55 ct, or Xyzal Kids Allergy item, Walgreens eCoupon
-3700 points WYB Xyzal or Nasacort products, limit 3, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
(buy (2), use (2) $5 off, makes it $14.49 ea.)
Nasonex Allergy Relief, $4 off
Simply Saline Nasal Spray, $1 off
Zyrtec Allergy Relief, 40 ct, $3 off
(ends 11/1)
-$4 off Zyrtec Adult item, 24-40 ct, excl wipes (sign in) printable
-$5 off Zyrtec adult allergy product, 24-60 ct, excl trial printable
-$5 off Zyrtec allergy item, 24-60 ct, excl trial size, Walgreens eCoupon
Boiron, Cold-Eeze or Sambucol Cold & Flu Relief or Immune Support, 2 for $26
-$2 off Boiron Adult Oscillo (sign up) printable
-$2 off Boiron AllergyCalm or AllergyCalm Kids product(sign up) printable
-$2 off Sambucol Adult Immunity, limit 1, cannot use with other coupons, Checkout 51 mobile app
(buy (2), use (2) $2 off, makes it $9.49 ea.)
Walgreens 24 Hour Allergy Relief, 35 ct, 2 for $26
(buy (2), makes it $10.50 ea.)
Delsym or Mucinex Cough Suppressant, 5 oz, $17.99
(ends 11/1)
-$2 off Mucinex Rapid+Clear item, Walgreens eCoupon
(buy (2), use $2 off, makes it $14.49 ea.)
Alka-Seltzer Plus, 2 for $20
-$1 off Alka-Seltzer product (sign up) printable
(buy (2), use (2) $1 off, makes it $6.50 ea.) Read More→
