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Chicken Parm Soup Recipe

Chicken Parm Soup

Enjoy all the comforting flavors of classic Chicken Parmesan, transformed into a hearty and cozy soup. This one-pot meal features tender chicken, tomato-rich broth, pasta, and plenty of melty cheese for a family-friendly dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 400 grams boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced (about 2 breasts)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 800 grams canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 liter low-sodium chicken broth (4 cups)
  • 120 grams small pasta, such as ditalini or elbow macaroni (1 cup)
  • 40 grams grated Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup)
  • 120 grams shredded mozzarella cheese (1 cup)
  • 10 grams chopped fresh parsley or basil for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 large soup pot or Dutch oven
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 ladle
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in the soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the diced chicken breasts, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is mostly cooked through.
  4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir well and bring the soup to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Add the pasta to the simmering soup. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 8–10 minutes or until the pasta is al dente and the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Stir in the grated Parmesan and half of the shredded mozzarella until melted and blended.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls, then top each serving with some of the remaining mozzarella and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley or basil. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a Parmesan rind to the pot as the soup simmers; remove before serving.
You can swap the chicken breasts for cooked rotisserie chicken. Add with the pasta to warm through.
Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
Adjust the amount of pasta according to desired soup thickness.