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CREAMY PARMESAN ITALIAN SOUP WITH CHICKEN

This Creamy Parmesan Italian Soup with Chicken is comfort food in a bowl. It will feed 8 people making it a one-pot meal that everyone will love.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Chicken, Main Course, Soups & Stews
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken, comfort foods, soups & stews
Servings: 8
Author: Debbie

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups uncooked small macaroni cooked according to package directions
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 4 medium carrots peeled and sliced
  • 4 stalks celery sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 cups heavy cream

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Use the lower amount of time listed because you want the pasta al dente. It will continue cooking in the sauce.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large pan, brown the chicken on all sides. It doesn't need to be thoroughly cooked. It will continue cooking in the sauce.
  • In the same pan you browned the chicken, heat the olive oil. Add the carrots, onions, and celery. Saute for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add the red pepper and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the flour to the vegetables. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes to cook the flour.
  • Return the chicken to the pan, along with the chicken stock. Bring to a low boil.
  • Add the tomatoes, herbs, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese followed by the heavy cream. Return to a low boil. Serve with garlic bread and you have a complete meal.

Notes

Beef could be substituted for the chicken in this recipe.