20 Italian Soup Recipes That’ll Make You Say ‘Mamma Mia!’
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Growing up in a Sicilian household, the smell of simmering soups was always there. It felt like a warm hug from my momma. I can still remember our cozy kitchen, where the steam from lentil soup filled the air.
Helping my mom make Italian wedding soup was a favorite task. I’d roll tiny meatballs between my palms. And her stracciatella was amazing, with eggs swirling into the broth like magic.
These recipes are more than just food; they’re about love and family. Today, I’m excited to share 20 Italian soups that will take you to Italy. They’re perfect for anyone, from experts to beginners.
Put on your apron and get your biggest pot ready. We’re going on a delicious journey through Italy’s soups. From Sicily to Tuscany, each spoonful is a taste of Italy. You’ll be saying “Mamma mia!” with every bite. Let’s start our Italian soup adventure!
Italian Soups
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Italian Soup Recipes
Chicken Florentine soup is a creamy, delicious, hearty dish made with rotisserie chicken, baby spinach, gnocchi, and lots of Parmesan cheese! It's the perfect cozy comfort food
This robust Italian Sausage Soup melds crumbled Italian sausage with aromatic onions and garlic, all seasoned perfectly and simmered in a creamy tomato broth. Pasta is added to give body, making it a hearty main dish. It's an ideal, budget-friendly option for a satisfying weeknight dinner!
La Stracciatella Soup – Only 4 ingredients and ready in 10 minutes. This Italian Egg Drop Soup is delicious, filling, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Pastina is a simple, comforting Italian soup that is ready in minutes.
This deliciously comforting Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe draws on all the yummy vibes of the popular Olive Garden classic. It’s so quick and easy to whip up at home (in under 30 minutes)! And, it leverages one of our favorite strategies to slash unwanted fat and calories, without compromising flavor!
This three bean tortellini minestrone is sure to become a family favorite! It uses canned three bean salad as a short cut for a rich and flavorful soup.
This Italian bread and vegetable soup is known for being thick and filling. It makes a warming lunch or you could enjoy its fresh and delicious flavours for dinner, perhaps with crusty bread served on the side. If you’re on the lookout for a simple Italian soup recipe, try this one!
This hearty Tuscan vegetable and bean soup called Ribollita is a meal in a bowl. Tender beans, rich broth, lots of vegetables, thickened with breadcrumbs. A way for thrifty Tuscan cooks to use leftover vegetables, bread and beans from the week.
This delicious chickpea soup boasts a variety of flavors from bacon to garlic, rosemary, tomatoes, and more. It’s an iconic recipe from Italy which is nutritious as well as hearty and satisfying. This pasta e ceci recipe will get rave reviews.
A thick and chunky soup, this authentic Italian recipe is so easy to make and tastes incredible. Pappa al pomodoro soup is of the most delicious Italian lunch dishes ever.
This easy to make Italian Wedding Soup recipe is full of the simple, delicious flavors of healthy greens, vegetables and turkey meatballs in a light broth. If you are looking for comfort food that is lighter and healthier, this is for you!
Based on a traditional fish soup from the Italian riviera in Liguria, this super nutritious and delicious Italian recipe is more like a fish broth, which means it’s quite easy to make and low budget because you can use cheaper varieties of fish. This soup is served with fried angel hair pasta parsley, lemon juice and sautéed prawns!
Passatelli consist of breadcrumbs, Parmesan and grated lemon zest. It’s a regional specialty served with soup broth.
Italian Beef Soup (Brodo di Carne) is a hearty and flavorful soup filled with tender beef, vegetables, and herbs. To make it even heartier, add pasta and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
This Roasted Tomato Basil Soup is chock full of nutrients and big, bold flavors. It’s both skinny yet rich at the same time. Perfect with crusty bread and a sprinkle of fresh Parmesan
This Italian Lentil Soup, is a delicious healthy One Pot Soup Recipe. A hearty creamy soup without adding milk or cream. Perfect for lunch or dinner, serve with some crusty bread and dinner is served!
Italian Sausage Orzo Soup is a hearty, vegetable-loaded soup with super flavorful Italian-seasoned sausage and lots of orzo pasta. It’s lightly creamy and completely comforting on chilly evenings, without sending your healthy eating plan off the rails.
