Description
This Easy Chicken Parm Soup is a comforting and flavorful twist on classic chicken soup, featuring a rich tomato base, tender pasta, shredded chicken, and gooey cheeses. It’s a perfect hearty meal that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
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Main Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow)
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving:
- Fresh basil
- Toasted bread
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until soft.
- Stir in garlic, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, bring to a boil.
- Stir in pasta, simmer until al dente.
- Add shredded chicken, cook until heated through.
- Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with basil and bread.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works great for convenience.
- For a thicker soup, add more cheese or reduce the broth slightly.
- Bake mozzarella-topped bread slices for a delicious addition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
