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.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 292kcal
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 310mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g