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Italian Chicken Soup

Italian Chicken Soup

Celebrate the flavors of Italy with our Italian Chicken Soup, a perfect blend of hearty ingredients and refined taste. This soup serves as a versatile dish that's equally suited for a casual family meal or as the centerpiece of an elegant dinner party. With its rich broth, tender vegetables, aromatic herbs, and succulent chicken, it offers a comforting and satisfying experience, topped off with the fresh vibrancy of Italian parsley and basil.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cup onion
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 2 cups carrots
  • 1 1/2 cups celery
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8-10 cups chicken stock
  • 1 heaping tablespoon chicken powder
  • 1 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups small shape pasta
  • 3-4 cups cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh basil
  • 1 1/2 cups shaved parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Start with Sautéing: Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add two cups of diced onion, one tablespoon of minced garlic, two cups of carrots cut into small cubes, and 1 1/2 cups of diced celery to the pot. Season this mix with two teaspoons of Italian seasoning and one bay leaf. Stir often, cooking until the vegetables are tender, which should take about 7-8 minutes.
  • Broth Addition: To the pot, add eight cups of chicken stock, one heaping tablespoon of chicken Better Than Bouillon, a sprig of fresh rosemary, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Bring everything to a boil, then lower the heat to let it simmer, uncovered. Continue simmering until the vegetables are fully tender, around 10-12 minutes.
  • Incorporate Pasta and Chicken: Add two cups of small-shaped dry pasta and three to four cups of cooked chicken to the simmering broth. Let it simmer again until the pasta is just al dente. Follow this by stirring in 1/2 cup of chopped fresh Italian parsley and 1 1/2 cups of chopped fresh basil into the soup. Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Finishing Touches and Serving: Once the pasta is cooked and the herbs are stirred in, ladle the soup into bowls. Each serving can be topped with a generous amount of shaved parmesan cheese, adding a final layer of flavor and richness to the dish.