Chicken Parmesan Soup

When fall hits, I naturally start craving comfort food. The kind of dinners that feel cozy, fill the house with good smells, and don’t require me to stand at the stove all night. This is the time of year when my slow cooker stays on the counter, homework happens at the kitchen table, and dinner needs to be something that can take care of itself while I am trying to help prepare for the next day.

Chicken parmesan has always been a favorite in our house. The rich tomato sauce, the parmesan cheese, and those classic Italian flavors are hard to beat. But on a busy weeknight, making traditional chicken parm just isn’t realistic for me. There’s too much prep, too many dishes, and not enough time. That’s why I started making this healthy chicken parmesan soup instead.

This slow cooker chicken parmesan soup has all the flavors we love—tomato, parmesan, and tender chicken meatballs—but in a much easier, more practical. Everything goes into the slow cooker, and it simmers away while I help with homework, handle after-school activities, and take care of the usual evening load. By the time dinner rolls around, it’s ready to serve and tastes like it took way more effort than it did. I also love that I am not up until 9 p.m. cleaning up the kitchen. Dishes are always my nemesis.

I also love that this soup is made with simple, preservative-free ingredients. It’s hearty and filling without feeling heavy, and it’s one of those meals my kids recognize and actually look forward to. That alone makes it worth keeping in regular rotation. It reheats well, works great for leftovers, and is easy to prep ahead if I know the day is going to be extra busy.

Quick Ingredient List

• extra virgin olive oil
• chicken meat balls
• organic onion
• organic celery
• organic carrots
• pink Himalayan salt
• Italian seasoning
• organic garlic powder
• organic onion powder
• fire roasted diced tomatoes
• organic chicken broth
• organic heavy cream
• organic shredded parmesan cheese
• organic croutons

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Chicken Parmesan Soup

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time4 hours hrs

alternate8 hours hrs

Total Time12 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Course: dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: back-to-school soup, chicken, chicken parmesan, parmesan, tomato soup

Servings: 8

Equipment

• 1 slow cooker if you don't have an all-in-one, use a skillet over medium heat for the vegetables.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 organic onion peeled and chopped
• 1 stick organic celery peeled and chopped
• 2 organic carrots peeled and chopped
• 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp organic garlic powder
• ½ tsp organic onion powder
• 54 oz organic fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 32 oz organic chicken broth
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
• organic croutons I like Kooshy
• 32 oz frozen chicken meatballs I like kid fresh (2 bags frozen)
• 4 oz organic cut spinach

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Instructions

• In an all-in-one slow cooker set to 350℉ add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 organic onion peeled and chopped, 1 stick organic celery washed and chopped, 2 organic carrots peeled and chopped, 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp organic garlic powder, ½ tsp organic onion powder. Stir and cook until softened.
• Add in 54 oz organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, 32 oz organic chicken broth, 54 oz organic fire roasted diced tomatoes. Place the lid on and let cook 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
• Remove the lid, use an immersion blender to puree together.
• Add in the ¾ cup heavy cream, 4 oz organic cut spinach and 32 oz frozen chicken meatballs. Cook another hour.
• Before serving, add in 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese. My tip is to add ¼ cup at a time while stirring so that the cheese melts through instead of clumping.
• When you serve, top with organic croutons.

Storage and Freezer Tips

• Refrigerator: Store in the refrigerator in a glass container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze without croutons. Portion into Souper Cubes for grab- and- reheat lunches.

Substitutions and Variations

• Swap Meatballs for shredded chicken
• Add some cooked pasta at the end
• Use coconut milk instead of heavy cream
• Add fresh basil for extra flavor
• Use gluten free croutons for gluten-free.

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