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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Soup

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Soup: Cozy Comfort in a Bowl

This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Soup is a heartwarming, creamy dish perfect for chilly evenings, with tender chicken and robust garlic flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Provides fat for sautéing vegetables and enhances flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons butter Adds richness and depth of flavor.
  • 1 medium onion Acts as a flavor base; yellow onion standard.
  • 2 medium carrots Adds sweetness and texture.
  • 4 cloves garlic Fresh garlic is essential for flavor.
  • 1 pound chicken (breasts or thighs) Main protein; rotisserie chicken is a substitution.
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth Forms the soup's base.
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Adds herbal notes to enhance flavor.
  • 1 cup short pasta Provides substance; any small pasta shape works.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Ensures a creamy texture.
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese Intensifies flavor and texture.
  • to taste salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste black pepper Essential for seasoning.
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Adds color and freshness.

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and diced carrots, sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  3. Nestle chicken breasts or thighs into the pot, cover with broth and sprinkle in Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken, shred it and return it to the pot. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Bring soup back to a boil, add short pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  6. Turn off heat, stir in heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated.
  7. Stir in chopped parsley, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze the soup without pasta for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stove for even heating.

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