Best 7 Cooking Professionally Italian Chicken Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary heritage of Italy with our authentic Italian Chicken Soup recipes, a comforting and flavorful dish that embodies the essence of Italian cooking. Prepared with fresh, wholesome ingredients, this soup is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will warm your soul and leave you craving more. Discover the secrets to crafting the perfect broth, tender chicken, and vibrant vegetables, and elevate your homemade soup to restaurant-quality. With step-by-step instructions and expert tips, our recipes will guide you through the process, ensuring success every time. Whether you prefer a classic chicken soup, a hearty Tuscan-style soup, or a flavorful broth bursting with Mediterranean herbs, we have the perfect recipe for you. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey to Italy, one spoonful at a time.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN CHICKEN SOUP



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Italian Chicken Soup is an easy one pot soup recipe made in an hour. Chicken breasts, zucchini, diced tomatoes, and pasta in a savory Italian chicken broth.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Soup

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds chicken breasts (, diced (boneless and skinless))
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 yellow onion (, chopped)
2 garlic cloves (, minced)
1 cup carrot (, sliced)
2 cups kale (, chopped)
2 zucchini (, sliced and quartered)
14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes (, drained)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
salt and black pepper (, to taste)
8 cups chicken broth
1 cup shell pasta

Steps:

  • Add the canola oil to a large dutch oven on medium heat and add the chicken, garlic and onions, cooking until the chicken is cooked through and the onions are translucent, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Add carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in zucchini, tomatoes, kale, Italian seasoning, and salt and black pepper.
  • Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil before reducing to a simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Add pasta to the soup and continue cooking for 13-15 minutes, partially covered, until pasta is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 1088 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HEARTY ITALIAN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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This chicken soup is packed with zesty rich flavors and lots of good for you vegetables. By enhancing prepared low-sodium broth with lots of herbs and lemon and fresh chicken you get a soup that tastes like you simmered it all day long.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
6 whole sprigs, plus 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
6 (3-inch) strips lemon zest, cut from 1 lemon
1 small head fennel, thinly sliced (2 cups), fennel tops reserved
1 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken breasts, skin removed
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
A 2-3 inch piece Parmesan rind, optional
2 carrots, sliced (1 cup)
2 stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
Kosher salt
2 cups, whole-wheat extra-wide noodle style pasta, 2 3/4 ounces (recommended: Ronzoni Healthy Harvest) **recommend just using 2 3/4 -ounce weight
3 cups baby spinach
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus extra for passing
Lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven set over medium heat. Add the onion and crushed red pepper flakes and cook until the onions begin to soften, 5 minutes. Meanwhile, tie the parsley sprigs, lemon zest, and fennel tops together. Add the herb bundle, broth, 2 cups of water, and, if using, the cheese rind. Bring to a very gentle simmer and simmer until the chicken is just cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones in large strips, and set aside.
  • 2. Meanwhile, add the sliced fennel, carrots, and celery to the broth and season with salt, to taste. Continue to simmer until the vegetables are just tender, 5 minutes. Stir in the noodles and cook until just al dente, about 5 minutes. Stir in the reserved chicken, baby spinach, and Parmesan until the chicken is heated through and the spinach is wilted. Discard the herb bundle and cheese rind. Stir in lemon juice, to taste. Ladle the soup into serving bowls and serve with additional Parmesan for passing.

ITALIAN CHICKEN SOUP



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This satisfying soup gets its Italian flair from fennel, thyme, basil and orzo pasta. If you don't start with a low-sodium or sodium-free stock, you might want to decrease the amount of salt called for in the recipe. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 fennel bulb, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups hot water
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups chopped carrots
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 tablespoons finely chopped fennel fronds

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute fennel bulb and onion in oil until fennel is tender. Add the next 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduced heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Stir in chicken and orzo. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until orzo is tender. Stir in fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 829mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BRODO DI POLLO CON PASTINA (CHICKEN SOUP WITH PASTINA)



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Pastina means "tiny pasta," and it's often the first pasta shape Italian children are introduced to, typically cooked in broth. Pastina comes in a variety of shapes, like little stars and rounds. For this recipe, you can use any tiny shape you like, or use noodles broken into small pieces. Typically, the pastina is precooked in a separate pot and added to each soup bowl alongside shredded chicken, but this version cooks everything together for an easy one-pot meal. And this comforting chicken soup does not require premade or even store-bought broth: Instead, boneless, skinless chicken breasts cook in water with aromatics like onion, carrots, celery and garlic - and a good drizzle of olive oil - for a rich, flavorful broth that comes together fairly quickly.

Provided by Naz Deravian

Categories     dinner, lunch, soups and stews, main course

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons kosher salt (Diamond Crystal), or to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch half moons
3 large celery ribs, sliced into ¼-inch half moons
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1/2 cup pastina, such as Acini di Pepe, or orzo (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
Grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the chicken and 10 cups of water in a large pot. Partly cover and bring to a boil over high heat, keeping a close eye so that it doesn't overflow and skimming off any foam that rises to the top.
  • Add the onion, olive oil, salt, garlic powder and pepper; stir and allow to come back up to a gentle boil. Cover completely, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the carrots, celery, garlic and tomato paste, stirring to incorporate the tomato paste. I ncrease the heat to high and allow to come back up to a gentle boil. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and season with more salt and pepper as desired.
  • Remove the cooked chicken and place in a large bowl. Add the pastina to the soup, stir and increase the heat to high and allow to come back up to a gentle boil. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the pasta according to the package instructions for al dente, stirring occasionally.
  • While the pasta cooks, shred the chicken with a fork. Add the shredded chicken and parsley to the soup, stir, cover and simmer for 2 minutes. Serve topped with grated Parmesan.

ITALIAN CHICKEN SOUP



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ditalini pasta (a very short macaroni-type pasta)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 fryer chicken, cut into pieces
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 green bell peppers, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 fresh jalapenos, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
2 cups heavy cream
Parmesan shavings, for serving
Crusty Italian bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook the pasta in the boiling water according to the package directions; do not overcook. Drain and rinse in cold water to cool. Toss in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and set aside.
  • Put the chicken pieces in a large pot or Dutch oven and cover in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook, covered, for 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken pieces from the pot, shred the meat and set aside. Discard the bones and skin. Skim the fat from the stock, then strain the stock and set aside.
  • In a new pot, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and saute the bell peppers, celery, jalapenos, onion and oregano over medium heat until the vegetables are tender and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their liquid and the reserved chicken stock and shredded chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the cooked pasta and cream and stir to combine. Turn off the heat.
  • Serve with lots of Parmesan on the top--the more the better--and crusty Italian bread is good too.

ITALIAN CHICKEN SOUP



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Provided by Tammy Moore-Worthington

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Fennel     Bell Pepper     Zucchini     Bon Appétit     New Mexico

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
6 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 9-ounce package fresh cheese ravioli
1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion, garlic, basil, fennel seeds and crushed red pepper and sauté until vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth. Cover pot and simmer 10 minutes. Add zucchini and carrot. Cover and simmer until carrot is almost tender, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to high and bring soup to boil. Add ravioli and boil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and cook just until heated through, about 1 minute. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Serve, passing cheese separately.

HOMEMADE ITALIAN CHICKEN SOUP



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Nothing chases the winter chills away like a steaming bowl of this chicken soup. It's a comforting dish that brings back memories of Mom.-John Croce Jr., Yarmouth, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h50m

Yield 12-14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 bone-in chicken breast halves
1 large onion, halved
1 large carrot, quartered
3 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 bay leaves
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
6 to 8 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. Dutch oven, combine the first eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; leaving cover ajar, simmer for 1-1/2 hours. Remove chicken; strain and reserve broth. discard vegetables and bay leaves. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove skin and bones; discard. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; set aside. Return broth to kettle; add tomatoes, onions, parsley, ketchup, salt, rosemary, basil, garlic and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; leaving cover ajar, simmer for 45 minutes. Add beans, cheese and chicken; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your soup. Use fresh, organic vegetables, free-range chicken, and a flavorful broth.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When adding the vegetables to the pot, don't overcrowd it. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Simmer, don't boil: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. This will help to develop the flavors of the soup without overcooking the vegetables.
  • Season to taste: Taste the soup as it simmers and adjust the seasoning accordingly. Add more salt, pepper, or herbs as needed.
  • Let the soup cool before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld together and the soup to thicken slightly.

Conclusion:

This Italian chicken soup is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this soup is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give this Italian chicken soup a try.

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