Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup Recipe
This comforting Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Soup combines tender chicken, flavorful crushed tomatoes, and Italian seasonings in a hearty broth. Enhanced with orzo pasta, it’s a cozy and easy-to-make slow cooker meal topped with crunchy croutons, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley for the classic chicken parmesan taste transformed into a warm soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours (high) or 4.5 hours (low)
- Total Time: 3 hours (high) or 5 hours (low)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 32 ounce container chicken broth (can use low or no sodium)
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes with basil, undrained
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed (can use thighs or tenderloins)
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/8 cup tomato paste
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, can use sugar)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Pasta
- 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
Toppings
- Croutons
- Shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Place the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes with basil (undrained), cubed chicken breasts, diced red bell pepper, diced onion, tomato paste, minced garlic, honey, Italian seasoning, dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes into a 5-6 quart slow cooker. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Cook Soup: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or on low for 4 to 5 hours until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and flavors meld together.
- Add Orzo: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the uncooked orzo pasta. Replace the cover and continue cooking on high until the orzo reaches your desired tenderness, usually about 30 minutes.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with crunchy croutons, shredded or grated Parmesan cheese, and freshly chopped parsley to finish with classic chicken parmesan flavors.
Notes
- The soup can be made with chicken thighs or tenderloins as alternatives to chicken breasts.
- For a lower sodium option, use low sodium or no sodium chicken broth and reduce added salt if needed.
- Honey is optional and can be substituted with sugar or omitted for less sweetness.
- If you prefer a spicier soup, increase red pepper flakes according to taste.
- Orzo pasta cooking time may vary; check for al dente texture before serving.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan Soup, Slow Cooker Soup, Crock Pot Recipes, Italian Soup, Comfort Food, Orzo Soup
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