Description
A rich and comforting Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup combining tender shredded chicken with savory Parmesan cheese, Italian herbs, and a creamy tomato broth. This hearty soup offers all the classic flavors of Chicken Parmesan in an easy-to-make, warming bowl perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Chicken & Dairy
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Seasoning & Garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Warm the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become fragrant and translucent, building the soup’s base flavor.
- Add tomatoes and seasoning: Stir in the canned diced tomatoes along with the Italian seasoning. Let the mixture simmer for about 3 minutes to marry the flavors.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer: Add the chicken broth to the pot, bringing everything to a gentle boil. Then reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes to deepen the broth’s flavor.
- Add shredded chicken: Incorporate the cooked and shredded chicken into the soup. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat the chicken through and blend it with the broth.
- Stir in heavy cream: Pour the heavy cream into the soup and stir well. Allow the soup to simmer gently until the cream is fully heated and integrated.
- Add Parmesan cheese: Gradually sprinkle in the shredded Parmesan cheese while stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely and the soup becomes creamy and smooth.
- Season and serve: Adjust the seasoning by adding salt and pepper to taste. Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy shortcut.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, but note the soup will be less rich.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure your chicken broth and seasonings do not contain gluten.
- Leftover soup keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently to avoid curdling the cream.
- You can add cooked pasta or rice to make this a more filling meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup, Chicken Soup, Parmesan Soup, Italian Soup, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner
