Description
A comforting and flavorful soup inspired by the classic Chicken Parmesan dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken fillets, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add diced chicken, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Cook until chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with breadcrumbs and fresh basil.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, reduce the amount of chicken broth.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan Soup, Italian soup, comfort food