Italian Soup Recipe

Name: Italian Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; ½ teaspoon fennel seed, crushed; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic clove; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less depending on preference); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, ground; 1 cup dry white wine; 32 ounces chicken broth; 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans cannellini beans (or other white beans); 64 ounces water (2 quarts); 8 ounces smart taste whole grain macaroni; 1 lb frozen greens, chopped (kale, collard, or spinach); salt and pepper; ¼ cup parmesan cheese, to top each bowl

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
½ teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic clove
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less depending on preference)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, ground
1 cup dry white wine
32 ounces chicken broth
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans cannellini beans (or other white beans)
64 ounces water (2 quarts)
8 ounces smart taste whole grain macaroni
1 lb frozen greens, chopped (kale, collard, or spinach)
salt and pepper
¼ cup parmesan cheese, to top each bowl

1
Saute onions and garlic in oil about 1 minute, add fennel, oregano and red pepper saute about 1 minute more.
2
Add ground chicken and cook through completely.
3
Add wine and cook about 3 minutes, until it reduces a bit.
4
Add broth, water and beans (I don't rinse them but you can if you like).
5
Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and let simmer for about 1 hour.
6
About 20 minutes before you are ready to eat increase the heat to bring soup back to the boil.
7
When boiling add noodles and cook until done.
8
Add greens at the last minute, taste and adjust the seasoning to your taste serve with a sprinkle of parmesan or romano cheese.
9
Serving size is based on one cup servings and is an estimate.

591

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, ½ teaspoon fennel seed, crushed, 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic clove, and more.

Yes, Italian Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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