Creamy Basil Parmesan Italian Soup

This is just so good. I made a batch for my lunches this week (I HAAAAATE lunch. Never know what to make, but with cooler weather soup sounds great!) Ate a cup of it in the middle of the afternoon just because- it was amazing! I will actually enjoy lunch this week!

This Italian Soup tastes is about to become your favorite soup! It tastes better than any restaurant at a fraction of the cost! It is super easy, seasoned to perfection and bursting with tender chicken, tomatoes, carrots, celery and macaroni enveloped by creamy Parmesan broth.


Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 35 minutes
Servings : 6 servings


INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound chicken breasts chopped bite size
• 2 cups uncooked small macaroni
• 3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 4-6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup flour
• 5 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
• 2 14.5 oz. cans fire roasted diced tomatoes, NOT drained, with garlic
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh
• 1/2 tsp EACH dried oregano. cumin, salt
• 1/4 tsp EACH red pepper flakes, pepper
• 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil, chopped
• 2 cups heavy cream or half and half*
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Garnish

• freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• fresh basil

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