Chicken parmesan soup is a hearty and comforting dish that brings together the flavors of classic Italian cuisine. This soup typically includes tender chicken, rich tomato sauce, and a blend of Italian spices.
It is often finished with a generous sprinkling of parmesan cheese and served with crusty bread for dipping. This soup is perfect for a cozy night in or a family gathering, and is sure to satisfy your cravings for a delicious and satisfying meal.
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Why You Will Like Chicken Parmesan Soup
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Some notes about this chicken parmesan soup. The noodles in this soup absorb a lot of the liquid so if it looks too thick like a stew then add in some more broth, water, or tomato juice.
If you're vegan or vegetarian you can use the Gardenin chicken nuggets instead of cooked chicken and use some Daiya mozzarella cheese. You can use any type of breaded chicken you want to at the supermarket or just plain old shredded chicken (which would probably be healthier anyway. Watch the video to learn how to make the recipe!
Ingredients Needed for Chicken Parmesan Soup
- Extra-virgin olive oil - Look for olive oils that are labeled as extra virgin, cold-pressed, and unfiltered for the highest quality.
- Onion,
- Garlic, minced - Chopped fresh garlic can take some time to chop so I often always use the freshly minced garlic that comes already made in a jar.
- Crushed red pepper flakes - are small pieces of dried hot peppers, typically made from cayenne, that are crushed or ground into small flakes.
- Diced or crushed tomatoes - When purchasing canned tomatoes, it is important to read the label and choose a product with no added salt or sugar if you are looking for a healthier option.
- Low-sodium chicken broth - I always look for reduced sodium and reduced fat chicken stock.
- Penne
- Breaded chicken (cooked and cut into 1" pieces) or cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- Part-skim mozzarella cheeses
- Parmesan cheese is a hard, granular cheese that originated in Italy. It is typically made from cow's milk and has a sharp, nutty flavor. Parmesan cheese is often grated and used as a topping for pasta dishes, salads, and other foods.
- Parsley
- kosher salt and Freshly ground black pepper - to taste
How to Make Chicken Parmesan Soup
Step 1 In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender and golden, 6 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
Step 2 Add the chicken and chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Step 3 Add penne and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes, then add chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, and parsley and season generously with salt and pepper. Let cheese melt, then ladle into bowls.
Step 3 Serve topped with more Parmesan and parsley.
- Serivng size: 1 cup
Chicken Parmesan Soup Recipe Tips
How do you figure out points for recipes?
Nutrition info is calculated with the zero point food included in the recipe. If you’re using the nutrition info to figure out points it might not be the same as what the points are listed in the notes section. I use the recipe builder to calculate points. Myfitness pal for nutrition info.
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How do I store leftovers?
Once food has cooled, transfer leftovers into airtight containers. Glass containers are a great choice as they are non-porous and don't absorb odors or stains. If you prefer plastic, make sure it's BPA-free and food-grade.
Label the containers with the date to keep track of how long the food has been stored. Most leftovers are best consumed within three to four days.
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Chicken Parmesan Soup
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 10min
- Total Time: 25min
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Easy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Description
Chicken parmesan soup is a hearty and comforting dish that brings together the flavors of classic Italian cuisine. This soup typically includes tender chicken, rich tomato sauce, and a blend of Italian spices
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp of crushed red pepper flakes
- 15 oz can of diced or crushed tomatoes
- 6 c. low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz. penne
- 12 oz. breaded chicken (cooked and cut into 1" pieces) or cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1 ½ c. part skim mozzarella cheeses
- 2 tablespoons. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
- 1 tsp of parsley
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender and golden, 6 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
- Add canned tomatoes and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add penne and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes, then add chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, and parsley and season generously with salt and pepper. Let cheese melt, then ladle into bowls.
- Serve topped with more Parmesan and parsley.
- Serivng size: 1 cup
Notes
myWW points: Blue 6; Green 7; Purple 6
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 268
- Sugar: 4
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 24
Jenna says
Yes it is different depending on what type of chicken you use and will change the smart point value.
Laura says
Looks delicious. I want to make this. In the ingredients you first say breaded chicken breast. Do you mean like a Tyson breaded chicken patty (frozen) and if so wouldn’t that make it more points. I noticed it initially says 8 serving for 4 SP’s then at the end it says 6 SP’s for 8 servings. Is this dependent on what kind of chicken you decide to use. It said you could use breaded chicken or chicken breasts. I would think that breaded chicken would raise the Smart Points. TYIA. I hope you reply. I really want to make this.
Jenna says
I stated how many servings the recipe makes in the notes section. Please divide out the soup equally however you like as serving sizes can change depending on how much you want to eat of it.
Laura says
How big is a serving of this? A cup?
Jenna says
I must have been sleeping when I put this recipe up. 🙂 Thanks for letting me know.
Jenny says
ALso the amount of chicken broth is missing.
Jenna says
Sorry about that, fixed!
Jenny says
I see in the recipe it calls to add canned tomatoes but it is not included in the ingredients list. Otherwise would love to make this recipe!
Jenna says
Sorry, I updated the ingredients.
Margaret says
What is the full ingredient list for this recipe? Looks delish, but some ingredients left off - onion, garlic, tomato products , crushed red pepper flakes - would love to make this.