Best 9 Italian Chicken Soup With Fennel Recipes

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Italian chicken soup with fennel is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of chicken, fennel, and other vegetables creates a delicious and nutritious soup that is sure to please everyone. This classic Italian soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, mild or spicy, there is an Italian chicken soup with fennel recipe out there for you. So grab a pot and get cooking!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN CHICKEN SOUP



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This satisfying soup gets its Italian flair from fennel, thyme, basil and orzo pasta. If you don't start with a low-sodium or sodium-free stock, you might want to decrease the amount of salt called for in the recipe. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 fennel bulb, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups hot water
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups chopped carrots
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 tablespoons finely chopped fennel fronds

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute fennel bulb and onion in oil until fennel is tender. Add the next 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduced heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Stir in chicken and orzo. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until orzo is tender. Stir in fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 829mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN-STYLE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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What makes this soup so good? It gets a real boost of flavor from the garlic, fennel, pesto and fresh parsley. When you're in the mood for a bowl of comforting, delicious soup, then this is the recipe for you. Best of all, you can have it on the table in just 35 minutes!

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Swanson®

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
½ fennel bulb, cut in half and thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (32 ounce) carton Swanson® Chicken Broth
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
2 ounces ditalini (small tube-shaped) pasta, cooked and drained
1 teaspoon basil pesto
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the carrot and fennel and cook for 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the garlic and tomatoes.
  • Stir in the broth and heat to a boil. Stir in the chicken and ditalini. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the pesto and parsley. Season as desired. Sprinkle with the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 23.2 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 791.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

ITALIAN CHICKEN SOUP



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ditalini pasta (a very short macaroni-type pasta)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 fryer chicken, cut into pieces
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 green bell peppers, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 fresh jalapenos, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
2 cups heavy cream
Parmesan shavings, for serving
Crusty Italian bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook the pasta in the boiling water according to the package directions; do not overcook. Drain and rinse in cold water to cool. Toss in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and set aside.
  • Put the chicken pieces in a large pot or Dutch oven and cover in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook, covered, for 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken pieces from the pot, shred the meat and set aside. Discard the bones and skin. Skim the fat from the stock, then strain the stock and set aside.
  • In a new pot, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and saute the bell peppers, celery, jalapenos, onion and oregano over medium heat until the vegetables are tender and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their liquid and the reserved chicken stock and shredded chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the cooked pasta and cream and stir to combine. Turn off the heat.
  • Serve with lots of Parmesan on the top--the more the better--and crusty Italian bread is good too.

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

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.

ITALIAN CHICKEN SOUP



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Provided by Tammy Moore-Worthington

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Fennel     Bell Pepper     Zucchini     Bon Appétit     New Mexico

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
6 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 9-ounce package fresh cheese ravioli
1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion, garlic, basil, fennel seeds and crushed red pepper and sauté until vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth. Cover pot and simmer 10 minutes. Add zucchini and carrot. Cover and simmer until carrot is almost tender, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to high and bring soup to boil. Add ravioli and boil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and cook just until heated through, about 1 minute. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Serve, passing cheese separately.

CHICKEN AND ESCAROLE SOUP WITH FENNEL



Chicken and Escarole Soup with Fennel image

Provided by Gerald Colapinto

Categories     Chicken     Leafy Green     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Escarole     Bon Appétit     California     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 cups chopped onions
4 celery stalks, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 14- to 15-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
8 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 head of escarole, cut into wide strips
Grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sprinkle with salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix in onions, celery, garlic, and fennel seeds. Sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Add broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until vegetables and chicken are tender, about 15 minutes. Add escarole; simmer until wilted, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls. Serve, passing cheese separately.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND FENNEL SOUP



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Many years ago I watched chef and TV personality Mario Batali make an Italian soup that had fennel, garlic and bread as the base. I have dietary restrictions that don't allow me to eat bread, so I made my own version by omitting the bread and adding sausage for protein. It's hearty and irresistible on a cold night. It can feed a crowd or provide plenty of leftovers. If you find yourself missing the bread, serve it on the side to perfectly round out your meal. -Suzanne Clark, Fort Dodge, IA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked Italian or spicy chicken sausage links, halved and sliced 3/4 inch thick
1 medium fennel bulb, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (2 cups)
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3/4 pound red potatoes (about 3 medium), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
4 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; saute sausage until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove sausage, reserving drippings in pot., In same pot, heat remaining oil over medium heat; saute fennel, carrots and onion 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add potatoes, beans, broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes., Stir in tomatoes, salt, pepper and sausage; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, AND FENNEL SOUP



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My husband loved a chicken and fennel soup he had at a nice Italian restaurant, so I developed this recipe over a couple years of trial and error. Now it's nothing like the original, but it's definitely one of our favorites. Friends and family rave about it. This is a great dish for company. I like to have this about halfway done when my guests arrive. We always end up in the kitchen anyway, and it's so easy, you can enjoy a glass of wine while you work. Serve in a bowl with a crusty roll and a dry white wine.

Provided by Jhpotterynut

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons salted butter
¼ teaspoon salt
1 bulb fennel, chopped
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
½ pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed into bite-sized pieces
½ pound Italian sausage, casings removed
½ cup uncooked brown rice
1 ½ cups chicken stock
1 (16 ounce) package frozen shelled edamame
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and butter in a pot over low heat. Add fennel, onion, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the hot pot; saute for 20 to 30 minutes. Add fennel seed and saute, 15 minutes more, until vegetables are very soft and the flavors have developed; be careful not to brown them.
  • Increase the heat to medium. Add chicken and sausage; cook and stir until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain off fat. Add remaining tablespoon oil and brown rice; cook and stir, about 5 minutes. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  • Cook, covered, about 45 minutes. Add frozen shelled edamame and cook, covered, another 10 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and serve, or remove the lid and evaporate some of the liquid if you want it to be thicker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 494.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

ITALIAN CHICKEN SOUP WITH PASTA AND TOMATOES



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We like to think of this recipe as an Italian grandma's take on classic chicken noodle soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 4h45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 whole chicken (4 1/2 pounds), cut into 8 pieces with the backbone, plus 8 extra wings (1 1/2 pounds)
4 large sprigs parsley
2 large sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, plus freshly ground black pepper for seasoning
1 small onion, diced (1 cup)
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds (1 cup)
1 cup chopped fennel
One 14.5-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
8 ounces cooked ditalini
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Red-pepper flakes and grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with 14 cups water, chicken pieces, backbone, wings, parsley, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil. Skim foam, reduce heat, and gently simmer for 25 minutes. Remove chicken (except wings); continue simmering while you discard skin and remove meat from bones. Cover meat and refrigerate; return bones to pot and simmer 3 1/2 hours more.
  • Strain broth through a fine-mesh sieve and discard solids, including bones and wings. Skim fat and transfer broth to a clean pot. Add onions, carrots, fennel, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are very tender, 25 minutes.
  • Cut or tear reserved chicken into 3 cups of bite-size pieces. (You'll end up with an extra cup of meat; save it for a salad or a sandwich.) Add to broth, along with ditalini, basil, and lemon juice. Heat through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, top with red-pepper flakes and Parmesan, and serve.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in your soup. Look for organic, free-range chicken, and fresh vegetables.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with herbs and spices: Fennel is a classic Italian herb that pairs well with chicken, but you can also add other herbs like rosemary, thyme, or sage. A pinch of red pepper flakes will give the soup a little kick.
  • Let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the soup, the better it will taste.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers: This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Italian chicken soup with fennel is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.

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