Description
A heartwarming bowl of Brodo di Pollo – Italian Noodle Soup made from scratch with whole chicken, vegetables, herbs, and tender noodles. This classic comfort food is perfect for cold days, nourishing the body and soul. Try this cozy Italian chicken soup for dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 whole chicken
3 carrots, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
1 large onion, quartered
4 garlic cloves, smashed
1 small bunch fresh parsley
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 cups water
2 cups pasta of choice (like ditalini or egg noodles)
Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until they begin to soften.
2. Add whole chicken, parsley, bay leaves, peppercorns, salt, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours, skimming off any foam.
3. Remove chicken carefully. Strain the broth through a mesh sieve to discard solids. Shred the chicken meat and discard the bones and skin.
4. In a separate pot, boil pasta in salted water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
5. Return shredded chicken to the strained broth. Add cooked pasta just before serving.
6. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with Parmesan and parsley. Serve warm with crusty bread.
Notes
This soup freezes well without pasta added.
Cook pasta separately to avoid mushy texture in leftovers.
Add a squeeze of lemon before serving for brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg