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Chicken Parmesan Soup

Warm bowl of Chicken Parmesan Soup

This Chicken Parmesan Soup takes all the delicious flavors of the classic dish and transforms it into a comforting and hearty soup. It’s perfect for a cozy night in and is surprisingly easy to make!

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
  2. Add onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Add pasta and cook according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Return chicken to the pot and stir in Parmesan cheese. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For a creamier soup, stir in a splash of heavy cream or half-and-half at the end.