Italian Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
A batch of Italian Chicken Noodle Soup can be made quickly and keeps well in the fridge. It’s an efficient, flavorful meal that fits into your week without extra work.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 528kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 stalks celery diced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 green bell peppers diced
- 1 zucchini sliced
- 1 jalapeno diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 64 oz low-sodium chicken broth (2 32-ounce boxes)
- 3 cup rotisserie chicken* pulled
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 lb short pasta OR tortellini
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or stockpot set over medium heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the celery, onion, bell peppers, and zucchini. Cook until the veggies are tender, about 5–7 minutes, then add the jalapeño and garlic, and continue sautéing for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes along with the chicken broth. Turn the heat up and bring to a boil. Add the chicken, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes or so. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley and cream. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with grated or shaved Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
*Leftover turkey works perfectly in this recipe too!
STORE any leftover Chicken Noodle Soup Italian Style covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To FREEZE, let the soup cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container or heavy-duty bag. Keep in mind the texture may change slightly because of the cream. For the best results, you can leave the cream out and stir it in when reheating.
When ready to REHEAT, thaw overnight in the fridge if frozen, then warm gently on the stovetop over low heat, stirring often. If the soup thickens too much after storing, you can loosen it with a splash of chicken broth or dissolve ½ teaspoon of cornstarch in warm water and stir it in.
Nutrition
Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 801mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 976IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 2mg
