Best 10 Italian Style Soup Recipes

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If you're craving a warm and hearty meal that is bursting with flavor, look no further than Italian-style soup. With its rich tomato broth, an array of vegetables, tender pasta or beans, and a medley of herbs and spices, Italian soup is a culinary delight that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Whether you prefer a classic minestrone soup, a comforting pasta e fagioli, or a flavorful ribollita, you'll find a recipe in this article that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving more. So grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the best Italian soup recipes that will warm your heart and soul.

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ITALIAN-STYLE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



Italian-Style Chicken Noodle Soup image

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-STYLE LENTIL SOUP



Italian-Style Lentil Soup image

I cook with lentils often because they're a nutritious, inexpensive source of protein. This low-fat soup is one of my favorite ways to use them. To make it even heartier, add ground beef, cooked sausage or leftover cubed chicken. -Rachel Keller, Roanoke, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5-1/4 cups water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, celery and carrot; cook and stir until crisp-tender., Stir in lentils, parsley, bouillon, pepper and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally., Stir in tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar and salt; heat through. Serve with cheese. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LENTIL & PASTA SOUP, ITALIAN STYLE



LENTIL & PASTA SOUP, ITALIAN STYLE image

A high protein dish that is chock-full of herbs and veggies, sure to warm the heart and stomach. Recipe: http://www.recipe4living.com Photo source: feastsandfotos.wordpress.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 c olive oil
1 carrot, peeled and diced small
1 celery rib, diced small
1 small onion, peeled and chopped small
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried basil
2 c dried green or brown lentils
8 c vegetable broth
salt and pepper to taste
2 c small pasta, cooked (such as orzo, ditalini, elbow, or shells)
1/4 c romano cheese, shredded or grated

Steps:

  • 1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and saute the carrot, celery, and onion. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or untl soft. Add garlic, seasonings and lentils; stir. Cook for 30 seconds.
  • 2. Add broth, salt and pepper. Cover; simmer for 30 mnutes on low heat until lentils are tender.
  • 3. Add the cooked pasta to lentils; stir to combine. Serve with grated cheese sprinkled on top.

ITALIAN STYLE WINTER SOUP



Italian Style Winter Soup image

This is an excellent spicy, rich soup. Simple to make, yet delicious! I whipped it up a couple of years ago for my wife and myself, and now I get numerous requests every year to make it. I hope you enjoy. Use bratwurst or your favorite sausage.

Provided by Darrin Hands

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped onion
4 (3.5 ounce) links Italian sausage, sliced
8 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cups uncooked white rice
½ cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and saute for 3 minutes, or until tender. Add the sausage, browning well on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock, oregano, basil and parsley. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Add the rice and simmer for 30 more minutes. Finally, add the cream, stirring well. Remove from heat and let soup rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 37.1 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 685.2 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

ITALIAN STYLE BEAN SOUP MIX



Italian Style Bean Soup Mix image

This recipe is wonderful for gift giving. Include a packet of corn bread or muffin mix in a basket with a couple of nice soup bowls. Recipe comes from Gifts from a Jar Soups, Chiles and More.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 3h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3/4 cups dried great northern beans or 1 3/4 cups dried navy beans
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 chicken bouillon cubes or 2 vegetable bouillon cubes, unwrapped
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
5 -6 cups water
1 cup canned pasta sauce
8 ounces Baby Spinach
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • To made the mix: layer the beans in a 1 quart jar with tight-fitting lid.
  • Combine the onion, basil, bouillon cubes, parsley, garlic and pepper in a small food storage bag; close bag.
  • Place the seasoning bag over the beans, spreading out bag to cover beans; add pasta shells.
  • Close jar, cover top of jar with fabric; attach gift tag with raffia or ribbon.
  • Attached directions to preparing soup to jar.
  • Soup:.
  • Remove the pasta and seasoning packet from jar; set aside.
  • Place the beans in a large bowl; cover with water and soak for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
  • Drain beans; discarding the water.
  • Combine the soaked beans, water, pasta sauce and contents of seasoning packet in Dutch oven.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat; cover, reduce heat and simmer 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
  • Add the pasta and spinach; cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  • Season to taste, serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.2, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 416.2, Carbohydrate 42.4, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 13.7

ITALIAN-STYLE ONION SOUP



Italian-Style Onion Soup image

On a chilly winter's day, warm everyone from head to toe with a steaming pot of this veggie soup. Each bowlful is crowned with a slice of cheesy, tomato-topped toast. -Debbie Miller, Oldsmar, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
6 cups beef broth
1/2 cup white wine or additional beef broth
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
5 slices day-old French bread (1-1/2 inches thick), toasted
5 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, melt butter with the oil. Add the onions, rosemary, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook for 30 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add the broth, wine and vinegar; heat through., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and remaining salt and pepper. Spoon tomato mixture over bread slices; top with mozzarella. Place on a baking sheet., Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Ladle soup into bowls; top with toast. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 1579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP - SOUTHERN STYLE



Italian Wedding Soup - Southern Style image

This is a Southern take on the traditional Italian Wedding Soup. It's from My Family Table by John Besh. This is the version from his PBS TV show. He suggests that this soup be served with corn bread.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
1 tablespoon bacon drippings
1/2 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 egg
1/2 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 quarts chicken broth
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (or use homemade)
1 handful chopped greens (such as mustard or turnip greens)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
4 fresh basil leaves
4 cups black-eyed peas (cooked or canned)
salt
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Add the diced onion, 1 clove sliced garlic, egg and rice to the sausage in a mixing bowl. Wet your hands a bit and roll the sausage meat into small meatballs.
  • Heat the bacon drippings in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Sear the meatballs quickly in the bacon fat, so that they are well-browned. Add the chicken broth, 1 clove sliced garlic, red pepper flakes, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and black-eyed peas and bring to a boil. Simmer a few minutes and add the greens, thyme and basil and continue to simmer slowly until the soup is hot and the meatballs and rice are done. Taste and season well with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the meatballs among 6 soup bowls and ladle soup into each bowl.

ITALIAN STYLE SOUP



Italian Style Soup image

A wonderful filling vegetable soup made with ground beef, ground pork and lots and lots of tasty vegetables.

Provided by sal

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork sausage
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups Italian green beans
3 ½ cups diced zucchini
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can canned tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 ½ tablespoons Italian-style seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a heavy skillet, cook ground beef and pork sausage with the onion, garlic and green pepper until the meat is cooked through., about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer the mixture to a stockpot. Add the green beans, zucchini, tomato sauce and canned tomatoes. Season with Italian style seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 1/2 hour. Serve hot topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Fat 39.1 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 1357.6 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

POTATO SOUP ITALIAN STYLE



Potato Soup Italian Style image

This recipe is truly a family favorite. I don't know any one else that makes this. I think my father-in-law invented it. When people had little money they used whatever was at hand. My father used to say 'one will never starve if they have potatoes, onions, and a loaf of bread.' This is a typical peasant recipe that was made when times were not as affluent as they are today. Really good on a cold snowy day.

Provided by ELEANOR1052

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
5 cups water
4 potatoes, peeled and quartered
salt and pepper to taste
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onions until translucent. To the onions add water, potatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender but still firm.
  • Remove from heat and gently crack eggs into soup; be careful not to break eggs. Place on low heat until whites of eggs are cooked. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 531.4 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP FIREHOUSE STYLE



Italian Wedding Soup Firehouse Style image

Comfort food on a cold, raw, windy day. My fellow jakes love this on a busy, cold workday. Hope you do too.

Provided by Ladderman229

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 2h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 (26 ounce) cans chicken broth
3 whole chicken breasts, skinned
2 lbs baby carrots
1 bunch celery, roughly chopped
1 large onion, diced
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped with juices
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 lb hamburger, rolled into sm. meatballs
salt
1 lb frozen cheese tortellini
12 ounces egg noodles
2 heads escarole, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Put chicken broth in large pot on med. high.
  • Add chicken, carrots, celery, onion, tomatoes, parsley and meatballs.
  • Reduce heat to simmer.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Remove chicken after 1-1/2 hours, dice, then return to pot.
  • Cook tortellini and egg noodles according to directions, drain and add to pot.
  • Simmer for another 1/2 hour.
  • Add escarole last 5 mins., stir to mix.
  • Turn off heat, serve with your favorite bread or loaf, cheese, and enjoy.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The fresher your ingredients, the better your soup will taste. When possible, use organic or locally grown vegetables.
  • Sauté your vegetables before adding them to the soup. This will help to develop their flavor and make them more tender.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your soup. This will add flavor and texture. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, potatoes, and tomatoes.
  • Use a flavorful broth. The broth is the base of your soup, so it's important to use a good one. Use a homemade broth if you can, or a store-bought broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
  • Season your soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add herbs, such as basil, oregano, or thyme.
  • Let your soup simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will help to develop the flavors and make the soup more flavorful.
  • Serve your soup with a variety of toppings. Some good choices include grated Parmesan cheese, croutons, chopped fresh herbs, or a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion:

Italian-style soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed all year round. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying soup that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these Italian-style soup recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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