Italian Chicken Veggie Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
216 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Italian Chicken Veggie Soup
Description
Italian Chicken Veggie Soup features a base of aromatic sautéed vegetables including onion, celery, carrot, mushrooms, and garlic seasoned with classic Italian herbs. These ingredients soften and meld before introducing shredded cooked chicken along with tomato sauce and chicken broth, which create a flavorful and hearty liquid foundation.
The recipe incorporates fresh or frozen corn and green beans, contributing sweetness and slight crispness retained through gentle simmering. The soup is finished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a subtle umami richness and garnished with bright chopped parsley, lifting the flavor. This soup can be prepared with leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken, giving flexibility and convenience.
It pairs well with crusty bread or a light salad for balanced meals. The recipe allows substitution of vegetables based on availability, making it adaptable to what is on hand while maintaining essential taste elements from the Italian seasoning blend and Parmesan finish.
Ingredients
- 1½ Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Large sweet onion finely diced
- 2 talks celery sliced
- 2 Medium carrot sliced
- 2 Cups button mushrooms quartered
- 2-3 garlic pressed/minced, cloves
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 3 Cups chicken shredded, cooked
- 15 oz tomato sauce 1 can, Italian, with basil
- 7 Cups chicken broth
- 1 Cup corn fresh or frozen, frozen
- 1 Cup Green bean fresh or frozen, chopped
- 2 Tbsp parsley to garnish, chopped, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, mushrooms, garlic, and Italian seasoning and sauté until softens, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in cooked chicken, tomato sauce, chicken broth, corn, and green beans. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley.
- Enjoy while hot!
Notes
- Use leftover chicken such as rotisserie chicken or freshly cooked chicken breasts for convenience.
- Any fresh or frozen vegetables like green beans, peas, celery, or carrots can be used in place of or alongside the suggested veggies.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1194mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 780mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3014IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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