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recipe chicken parmesan soup
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Diet: General
Description
This Creamy Chicken Parmesan Soup reimagines the classic Italian-American dish into a cozy and heartwarming soup. A roasted red pepper swirl adds sweetness and visual appeal.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil (2 Tbsp / 30 ml): For building the flavor base.
- Onion (1 large, diced ≈150g / 5oz): A foundational aromatic.
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced): Adds pungent aroma and flavor.
- Carrots (2, diced ≈120g / 4oz): Contributes sweetness and color.
- Celery (2 stalks, diced ≈100g / 3.5oz): Forms a classic flavor base.
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (2 ≈400g / 14oz): Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Diced Tomatoes (1 can 400g / 14oz): Provides the tomato base.
- Low-Sodium Chicken Broth (4 cups / 1L): The liquid backbone of the soup.
- Smoked Paprika (1 tsp / 5ml, divided): Adds smokiness and depth.
- All-Purpose Flour (2 Tbsp / 30g): Used to thicken the soup.
- Whole Milk (1 cup / 240ml): Contributes to richness and creaminess.
- Heavy Cream (½ cup / 120ml, divided): For luxurious texture and flavor.
- Grated Parmesan Cheese (½ cup / 50g, plus extra): Adds quintessential Parmesan flavor.
- Roasted Red Bell Pepper (1, peeled and seeded): The star of the swirl.
- Dried Basil (¼ tsp / 1ml, plus 1 Tbsp fresh): Adds herbaceousness.
- Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper: To taste, for seasoning.
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil, sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5-6 minutes.
- Bloom Garlic & Spices: Add garlic and ½ tsp smoked paprika; cook for 30 seconds.
- Brown Chicken: Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
- Simmer Soup Base: Add tomatoes and broth; simmer for 12-15 minutes.
- Thicken with Slurry: Whisk flour with milk; stir into soup and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add Dairy & Parmesan: Stir in milk, ¼ cup cream, and Parmesan; season.
- Prepare Red Pepper Swirl: Blend roasted pepper, ¼ cup cream, ¼ tsp paprika, and Parmesan.
- Serve & Garnish: Ladle soup, drizzle swirl, and garnish with basil and Parmesan.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs. This soup can be made ahead and stored for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg