Description
A comforting Garlic Parmesan Chicken Soup filled with tender chicken, creamy broth, and aromatic garlic, perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup short pasta (ditalini or small shells)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, chopped carrots, and a pinch of salt. Sauté until softened and translucent, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant but not browned.
- Add chicken breasts or thighs, pour in the chicken broth, and stir in Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 15–20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Add the pasta and cook until al dente, usually 8–10 minutes depending on pasta shape – stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Turn off the heat and let the soup cool for 2–3 minutes. Slowly stir in the heavy cream, then add Parmesan a handful at a time, stirring so it melts smoothly into the broth.
- Stir in fresh parsley and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan at the table.
Notes
For a lower-calorie option, omit the butter and reduce cream, or use evaporated milk. Avoid overheating the soup after adding cream to prevent separation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg