How to Make Chicken Parmesan Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Parmesan Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the classic flavors of chicken Parmesan with the comforting warmth of a homemade soup. This recipe takes the delicious components of traditional chicken Parmesan – tender chicken, marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese – and transforms them into a cozy bowl of soup that is perfect for chilly days and nights.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
  • 1 pound cooked breaded chicken breast (such as Perdue®), cut into chunks
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • coarse sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir in hot oil until tender, about 6 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and red pepper flakes until well combined. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes.
  • Bring soup to a simmer. Add pasta; cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in chicken; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese into soup before serving. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    792 cal.

    • Total Fat: 41g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 81mg
    • Sodium: 2329mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 309mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 637mg