Delish Chicken Parm Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 15-oz can diced or crushed tomatoes
  • 6 c. low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 oz. penne
  • 12 oz. breaded chicken (cooked and cut into 1" pieces) or cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
  • 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
  • 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
  • 1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

DIRECTIONS
In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender and golden, 6 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Stir in tomato paste and crushed red pepper flakes.
Add canned tomatoes and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add penne and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes, then add chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, and parsley and season generously with salt and pepper. Let cheese melt, then ladle into bowls.
Serve topped with more Parmesan and parsley.