CHICKEN PARMESAN SOUP — All the flavors of the classic Italian chicken dish are packed into this hearty chicken soup. Finished off with croutons and Parmesan cheese, this soup is always a hit with kids and adults alike.
One of the things I look forward to most when cooler weather arrives is serving soup for dinner. Soup is such an easy meal, and always so comforting, and my husband declared this Chicken Parmesan Soup the best he’s had in a while!
The kids and I love this soup too. It’s hearty, filling, and has all the flavors of Chicken Parmesan. It’s definitely a keeper.
Although we’re having some beautiful warm weather at the moment, there is still plenty of cool weather–and even snow–in our forecast, so I plan to keep serving soup for at least a few more weeks.
I used a rotisserie chicken in this recipe. It’s one of my favorite ways to save time in the kitchen! But you could certainly cook and shred your own chicken. And any pasta will work.
I like to use shells, or something curly, like rotini, to hold all the savory tomato based broth. This recipe is very forgiving though, so use whatever you have handy.
Traditional Chicken Parmesan, of course, uses breaded chicken. But that would just be weird in soup. So the “breading” comes in the form of crispy croutons on top of the soup.
If you have time to make my Buttery Air Fryer Croutons (or homemade croutons of any kind) it will elevate this soup even more. Trust me, there’s nothing better than homemade croutons!
One handy tip: if you’re planning on leftovers, try serving the pasta on the side and letting people add their own. That way the pasta won’t be soggy the next day.
And of course, you need a generous sprinkling of shaved or grated Parmesan cheese. It does have “Parmesan” right in the recipe title, after all!
We loved this Chicken Parmesan Soup and it will be appearing on our menu again very soon!
What Should I Serve with Chicken Parmesan Soup?
You can’t go wrong serving any soup with some crusty bread and a green salad. Since this soup is already loaded with croutons, I usually skip the bread and go for a hearty salad. Here are some of my favorite salads to serve with this soup:
- Kale and Almond Salad with Lemon and Parmesan
- Copycat Panera Greek Salad
- Loaded House Salad
- Kale Bacon and Cranberry Salad
- Farmhouse Country Salad
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Here’s what you’ll need to make Chicken Parmesan Soup
- Olive oil
- Produce: onion, garlic, fresh basil
- Spices: red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper
- Chicken broth
- Chicken
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Tomato paste
- Parmesan cheese
- Croutons
Chicken Parmesan Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds crushed
- 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2-3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes
- 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 6 ounces pasta
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup basil leaves chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Croutons and additional Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and fennel and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the broth, chicken, tomatoes, tomato paste and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes before adding the pasta. Cook an additional 10-15 minutes or until the pasta is just tender.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Stir in fresh basil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with croutons and additional Parmesan cheese before serving.
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1 comment
Christine Boyd
Do you by any chance have the nutrition facts for the chicken parmesan soup? I need to log them.