Best 2 Hearty Italian Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipes

When cooking Italian cuisine, a hearty chicken vegetable soup is a must-try. This mouthwatering dish is packed with flavorful ingredients, making it the perfect choice for a comforting meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy dinner option or a delicious way to warm up on a chilly day, this hearty Italian chicken vegetable soup will hit the spot.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

HEARTY ITALIAN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SOUP

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This chicken soup is packed with zesty rich flavors and lots of good for you vegetables. By enhancing prepared low-sodium broth with lots of herbs and lemon and fresh chicken you get a soup that tastes like you simmered it all day long.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
6 whole sprigs, plus 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
6 (3-inch) strips lemon zest, cut from 1 lemon
1 small head fennel, thinly sliced (2 cups), fennel tops reserved
1 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken breasts, skin removed
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
A 2-3 inch piece Parmesan rind, optional
2 carrots, sliced (1 cup)
2 stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
Kosher salt
2 cups, whole-wheat extra-wide noodle style pasta, 2 3/4 ounces (recommended: Ronzoni Healthy Harvest) **recommend just using 2 3/4 -ounce weight
3 cups baby spinach
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus extra for passing
Lemon juice

Steps:

1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven set over medium heat. Add the onion and crushed red pepper flakes and cook until the onions begin to soften, 5 minutes. Meanwhile, tie the parsley sprigs, lemon zest, and fennel tops together. Add the herb bundle, broth, 2 cups of water, and, if using, the cheese rind. Bring to a very gentle simmer and simmer until the chicken is just cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones in large strips, and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, add the sliced fennel, carrots, and celery to the broth and season with salt, to taste. Continue to simmer until the vegetables are just tender, 5 minutes. Stir in the noodles and cook until just al dente, about 5 minutes. Stir in the reserved chicken, baby spinach, and Parmesan until the chicken is heated through and the spinach is wilted. Discard the herb bundle and cheese rind. Stir in lemon juice, to taste. Ladle the soup into serving bowls and serve with additional Parmesan for passing.

HEARTY ITALIAN CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP

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A hearty chicken soup good for cold weather. This is a scratch recipe of my own creation. Can be done in a crock pot

Provided by DaHomeCooker

Categories Chicken

Time 2h30m

Yield 16 3/4 cup serving

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken breasts (diced)
2 (12 ounce) cans tomatoes (diced)
1 cup celery (diced)
1 cup onion (diced)
1/2 cup corn
1/2 cup peas
1/2 cup carrot (diced)
1/2 cup green beans (diced)
1 cup potato (diced)
6 cups hot water
6 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste

Steps:

In a large stock pot on high heat, Sauté the chicken, onions, and celery in olive oil until chicken if browned and onions are translucent, (if using the crock-pot, uses a skillet for this step).
For Stove top: Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Once the soup comes to a medium boil reduce heat to a simmer.
Soup should just gently bubble from here on out.
After 30 minute do a taste test of the broth add additional spices to your taste.
simmer for an additional hour then test vegetables for doneness.
For Crock-Pot: Transfer ingredients from skillet and add remaining ingredients.
Set crockpot on high for two hours then reduce to low.
After 2 hours do a taste test of the broth add additional spices to your taste.
Let simmer for an additional 4 hours.
(Warning if you have a high powered crock-pot and the soup begins to boil to hard reduce the setting to warm if it has one, otherwise unplug your crock-pot for awhile).

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: Fresher vegetables and herbs will give your soup more flavor. Look for vegetables that are brightly colored and firm, and herbs that are fragrant and green.
Don't skimp on the olive oil: Olive oil is a key ingredient in Italian cooking, and it adds a delicious richness to this soup. Use a good-quality extra-virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
Sauté the vegetables before adding them to the soup: Sautéing the vegetables in a little olive oil before adding them to the soup helps to bring out their flavor and sweetness. This step is optional, but it's worth the extra effort.
Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you use, the more flavorful your soup will be. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, bell peppers, zucchini, and spinach.
Season the soup to taste: Once the soup is finished cooking, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.

Conclusion:

This hearty Italian chicken vegetable soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's packed with fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and flavorful Italian herbs. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or a salad for a complete meal. Buon Appetito!

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