Chicken Parmesan Soup
Chicken Parmesan Soup merges classic Italian-American flavors into one comforting bowl, layering tender breaded chicken pieces and melty cheese into a rich tomato and vegetable broth.
Chicken Parmesan Soup merges classic Italian-American flavors into one comforting bowl, layering tender breaded chicken pieces and melty cheese into a rich tomato and vegetable broth.
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Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
Add the diced onion, celery, and shredded carrots to the pot. Sauté until they begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
Season the vegetables with kosher salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and dried basil. Stir to combine.
Add the pureed garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken stock and crushed tomatoes. Stir everything together.
Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for about 20 minutes for the flavors to meld.
While the soup simmers, prepare the chicken. Place the breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.
Press each chicken cutlet into the breadcrumbs, coating both sides completely.
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the butter on a large griddle or in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the breaded chicken cutlets in a single layer until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Remove the cooked chicken from the griddle and dice it into bite-sized pieces.
Add the diced chicken to the simmering soup.
Continue to simmer the soup for another 10 minutes.
To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Store broth and breaded chicken separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days; freeze broth up to 3 months. Reheat broth gently and refresh breaded chicken in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes before serving.
Yes. Bread and cook the chicken pieces up to 1 day ahead, then store covered in the refrigerator. Reheat gently before adding to the hot broth.
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese works best for melting and authentic flavor, though mozzarella can be mixed in for extra creaminess.
Add the breaded chicken to bowls just before serving and pour hot broth over it, or serve the chicken on the side and let diners add it as desired.
Yes, pre-breaded frozen chicken pieces will work; cook according to package directions and add to the finished broth.
The broth freezes well for up to 3 months. Store breaded chicken separately and reheat before combining to maintain texture.
