ThisItalian Chicken and Mushroom Soup recipeis warming to the soul and is easy to make a big batch on a chilly night! Packed with flavor and hearty ingredients, you’ll love this soup on fall and winter nights when all you want is something cozy and comforting.

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I don’t know about you, but I believe there’snothing more comforting than a big bowl ofsteaming, rich soupon cool evenings.And this soup pretty much takes the cake. It is so delicious and packed full ofhearty flavors and ingredients,like fresh herbs, noodles, shredded chicken, onion, celery, mushrooms, and plenty of roasted garlic.

Have you roasted garlic before? Oh my goodness, it’s a must for this soup—and for life in general. Roasting it takes that sharp tang out of garlic and turns it into abuttery, almost -sweet creamy flavorthat you could eat by itself. (Okay, so maybe I do eat it plain… Don’t judge.)

soup with pasta, mushrooms and chicken in a white and blue bowl.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

One of the reasons this soup is so delicious is because it ispacked full of hearty flavors and fresh herbs.
This soup has avariety of vegetables,plus chicken, beans, and herbs that give it great texture and taste.
Italian chicken and mushroom soup is theperfect freezer meal,so be sure to make a big batch. Half can be frozen for an easy supper option later.

Recipe Ingredients

Onion –yellow, diced
Celery –chopped
Chicken broth
Chicken –cooked and shredded
Mushrooms
Orecchiette pasta– bow ties or elbow macaroni also work
Cannellini or Navy beans– canned
Fresh herbs –rosemary, parsley, garlic and bay leaves
Spinach

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Italian Chicken and Mushroom Soup

Saute onion and celery in olive oil until soft.
Add the broth, chicken, bay leaves, salt, and pepper and boil. Prepare garlic
Meanwhile, prepare mushrooms and then add them and garlic to the soup.
Add the orecchiette to the soup followed by the beans and other herbs. Add spinach to finish up.

Recipe FAQs

How do you make a good soup?

A great soup is all about flavor and texture. You don’t want anything to be too mushy, and you want a few different components. That’s why I love this soup—it has a variety of vegetables, plus chicken, beans, and herbs to give it great flavor and enough texture.

How long does Italian chicken and mushroom soup last?

This soup will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days (make sure you let it totally cool before popping it in the fridge), or much longer frozen, up to 3 months. This is a great freezer meal contender to make a huge batch of and then freeze half for a later date!

What do you serve with soup?

This soup goes amazingly with toasted crusty bread like my favorite Sourdough Bread. Add a little butter to your bread and dunk away!

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Expert Tips

If you don’t have orecchiette pastaany small-shaped pasta will worksuch as bow ties or elbow macaroni.
Usefresh herbsto add a vibrant flavor that can elevate your soup.
Ideal for cold weather or when you’re not feeling well, this soup is like a warm hug in a bowl, providing comfort and warmth