Roasted Chicken Vegetable Soup uses the basic Italian recipe of minestra di pasta e piselli and puts a special spin to it. This dish is thinner than minestrone, and it’s quick and easy. It uses bought roasted chicken and spices it up with hot canned tomatoes. 
Roasted Chicken Vegetable Soup An Easy Basic Recipe
Are you craving soup yet? We were when we made this delicious bowl of goodness.
The weather turned cold. We wanted something hot. But, we wanted something easy.
We were busy packing for our trip South and didn’t have the time to make soup with lots of steps. The ingredients immediately attracted us to this minestra {soup}.
We had everything — the garlic, onion, carrots, peas, fennel, herbs, pasta, and broth. Super easy and fast! The original recipe did not call for any meat. 
But, as I mentioned before, Honey likes his meat in his soups and stews. We didn’t have anything thawed. This meant we had to go to plan B.
Roasted Chicken Vegetable Soup An Easy Solution
We had to run to a big box store before we finished our packing.
The lightbulb turned on in our brains. The store sells roasted chicken for $5.00. I marvel at that price! You can’t buy a chicken and roast it for less than that. 
Once we were home, we gathered the ingredients and began putting together what we now decided to make — Roasted Chicken Vegetable Soup With Pasta.
The only hands-on work was roughly chopping the onions, garlic, fennel bulb, dicing the carrots, and tearing the meat off of two chicken breasts and two thighs.
I wield a mean can opener, so I was in charge of opening the Ro-tel tomatoes, the cans of chicken broth and popping the lid off the carton of beef broth.
We were ready to roll. 
Roasted Chicken Vegetable Soup cooks in less than 30 minutes
While the onion and garlic cooked, I went outside and picked three bay leaves from our bush and picked basil leaves from our plants.
When I came back inside, the aroma of garlic and onion sauteeing on the stove greeted me.
That kitchen aroma reminds me of my mamma. I can’t count the times she started a recipe with a battuto {a flavor base of finely chopped vegetables such as onion, garlic with pancetta, or pork fat}.
It didn’t take long before we added the seasoning, chopped vegetables, and Ro-tel tomatoes. Once the vegetables softened, we poured the liquids into the pot. The frozen peas and cooked ditalini went in, as well.
Before we knew it, an aromatic soup simmered on the stove. 
We ladled the roasted chicken vegetable soup with pasta into our bowls. We finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
More vegetable based soups
When you’re craving extra vegetables these soups satisfy that craving!
Thank you for joining us on another kitchen adventure. What’s your favorite soup? Let us know in the comments.
Tutti a tavola è pronto!
Un caro saluto e alla prossima.
Roasted Chicken Vegetable Soup With Pasta Less Than 1 Hour
Ingredients
- 1 roasted chicken - the meat from 2 breasts and 2 thighs
- 2 Tablespoons butter + 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions or 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 12 basil leaves sliced into ribbons
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 cup finely diced carrots
- 1 fennel bulb finely diced
- 1 cup frozen or fresh peas
- 1-10 oz. can Ro-tel tomatoes
- 45 oz. chicken broth
- 27 oz. beef broth
- 6 oz. ditalini pasta prepared according to package directions ***
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper****
- Lemon wedges
- green onions sliced (optional for garnish)
- freshly ground Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot. Sauté the onions and garlic until soft and translucent.
- Mix in the carrots, fennel, bay leaves, basil ribbons, Ro-tel tomatoes, and peas. Stir and bring to a simmer and continue to cook for about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add all the liquid and chicken. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook for about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked ditalini and bring back up to a simmer.
- Ladle into bowls and add a squeeze of lemon, and sprinkle with some Parmesan cheese.
Notes
**** be careful with the salt. The canned broth is already salted. Be sure to taste.
Nutrition
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Natalie says
October 8, 2018 at 5:48 amThis soup looks so comforting and so warming. It’s a true healing soup that’s for sure. I love all the veggies inside and I bet flavors are just delightful. Saving this to try, for sure.
Tammy says
October 7, 2018 at 11:27 pmOh wow what a beautiful hot meal! One of my absolute seasonal favorites is soup…definitely craving a big bowl of this hearty dish! Looks so good, Marisa <3
Dan Zehr says
October 7, 2018 at 3:57 pmGreat recipe. I like all the ingredients in it. This is perfect for me. thank you.
Mahy Elamin says
October 7, 2018 at 8:35 amI love this soup! An interesting mix of ingredients! My family will definitely like it! Thank you for the recipe.
Veena Azmanov says
October 6, 2018 at 4:55 pmI love adding chicken to my vegetable soup too. Kids seem to enjoy veggies soup more like this. This looks like a simple and easy soup to make. Definitely saving this for later.
va says
October 6, 2018 at 1:47 pmI love all of the healthy goodness in this amazing looking soup! Really really delicious looking recipe.
Gloria says
October 6, 2018 at 9:27 amWith comfort season quickly approaching, this looks like a delicious soup. When the weather gets cold, I want food in bowls that I can wrap my hands around. This is it!! You can never go wrong with delicious homemade soup. You can buy this in a can!!
Pavani says
October 5, 2018 at 2:41 pmThat is such a hearty veggie packed chicken soup. So perfect for this time of the year — something comforting and delicious.
Claudia Lamascolo says
October 5, 2018 at 1:47 pmWow I bet roasted chicken makes a huge difference in a bold flavor in this soup. Never thought to do that. I love Chicken soup so this is a win win roasted chicken is so flavorful. I wish we lived closer!
Karyl Henry says
October 5, 2018 at 12:26 pmOh this soup looks so warm and comforting! I live in Oklahoma so it’s still too hot to break out the soup yet. But I’ll for sure be saving this for the winter
Julie says
October 30, 2017 at 3:43 pmSuch perfect cold weather comfort food! It finally felt like soup weather this past weekend, and something ready in under an hour is perfect for weeknights.
Marisa Franca says
October 30, 2017 at 3:49 pmHi, Julie! It’s great for this cold weather. Soup is perfect when it’s cold — it’s cold and raining here. Keep warm. xoxo
Amanda says
October 30, 2017 at 7:57 amThis looks like such a hearty and comforting soup, and I love how quickly it comes together! It’s a cold and rainy day here, I think this might have to be dinner tonight!
Marisa Franca says
October 30, 2017 at 3:48 pmHi, Amanda! It will be great for warming you up!! Let me know how it goes. xoxo
Monica | Nourish & Fete says
October 29, 2017 at 5:09 pmThis looks like the perfect soup to warm you up from the inside out! I’m with you, I always marvel at the low cost of rotisserie chickens – it makes you wonder sometimes! But the convenience absolutely can’t be beat. Hope you had a wonderful trip!
Marisa Franca says
October 30, 2017 at 7:02 amHello, Monica! Now that it is cooler we make soup every week. This is so simple to make yet very satisfying. I’m craving another pot! 😉
Lynn | The Road to Honey says
October 28, 2017 at 7:41 pmThe hubby and I are big fans of the chickens that are already roasted. We work out in the evening after work. . .which means we get home late so these chickens always seem to be a life saver in our house. Such a fantastic idea to shred it up into this delicious soup Marisa.
P.S. Have fun on your trip down south.
Marisa Franca says
October 30, 2017 at 3:51 pmHi, Lynn! I can’t believe how cheap the chickens are and they are very good. A great dinner saver, if you ask me!!. We did have a fun trip! we hate coming back to the cold. 🙁
Amy says
October 27, 2017 at 9:20 amThis looks so good! TFS!
Marisa Franca says
October 28, 2017 at 7:24 amYou’re welcome, Amy.
Ben Myhre says
October 27, 2017 at 8:12 amThis looks really good. I made a chicken soup last night and learned a lesson… don’t use the fancy purple carrots in soups. Sure, it tasted good, but looked disgusting.
Marisa Franca says
October 27, 2017 at 8:24 amHi, Ben!! Oh, dear! Purple chicken soup, huh? I bet that made quite a picture! Will you be posting?? 🤣
Cheryl says
October 26, 2017 at 10:49 pmYou had me at under an hour! This soup looks so yummy and hearty. Perfect for a worknight week.
Marisa Franca says
October 27, 2017 at 8:26 amHi, Cheryl! We do like our quick and easy foods. Sometimes you just need some easy recipes that can be done in no time.
Leslie says
October 26, 2017 at 1:51 pmI’m all over soup now that the weather is starting to cool down, and this looks so hearty and filling. Pinning for later!
Marisa Franca says
October 27, 2017 at 8:26 amHi, Leslie! Let me know how you like it. It is a great recipe when you don’t have lots of time.
Alicia Taylor says
October 26, 2017 at 1:20 pmNow this is some soul-satisfying warming comfort food! Looks delicious.
Marisa Franca says
October 27, 2017 at 8:27 amThank you, Alicia! We do like to keep warm and this is a great way.
Susie says
October 26, 2017 at 1:48 amHello, Marcie.
Pasta! I love how easy you can make this recipe. Mixing different flavors is definitely very yummy. This is also a very healthy dish. My friend would love this pasta. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.
Marisa Franca says
October 27, 2017 at 8:28 amHi, Susie! You’re welcome. I hope you and your friend try it out. Easy and quick!! That’s always a plus.
Analida Braeger says
October 25, 2017 at 7:41 pmChicken soup with pasta is one of my favorites! Thanks for sharing a great recipe, I can’t wait to try it.
Marisa Franca says
October 27, 2017 at 8:29 amYou’re welcome, Analida! Frankly, I think chicken soup has a medicinal quality to it.
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
October 25, 2017 at 11:07 amMmmm. This looks so good! I love how quick and easy it is, not to mention delicious! I eat soup year round but especially love the fall and winter so I can eat as much soup as I want!! This looks fabulous!
Marisa Franca says
October 27, 2017 at 8:31 amThank you, Elaine. I know you’ll enjoy the taste and how very quick and easy it is.
Ciao Chow Linda says
October 24, 2017 at 9:25 pmWe’re almost there at soup weather, and I can’t think of anything more comforting than your version of roasted chicken vegetable soup. I keep saying I have to join that big box store whose name starts with a C. A roasted chicken for $5.00 is a real bargain.
Marisa Franca says
October 25, 2017 at 7:12 amCiao, Linda! That big box store also has some decent imported olive oil — have to keep your eye out for it. And in Florida, they have some really good tonno in olive oil. We can’t get the canned tonno in the Midwest.Un abbraccio!
Dominique | Perchance to Cook says
October 24, 2017 at 3:01 pmWhat I would do for a big bowl of this roasted chicken vegetable soup right about now. It’s been raining all day and I’ve been craving soup. This looks fantastic!
Marisa Franca says
October 25, 2017 at 7:13 amThank you, Dominique! Once the weather cools down we make a pot of soup almost every week. Nothing like keep the tummy warm!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
October 23, 2017 at 8:13 pmA perfect meal for these chilly nights…. I love recipes that are simple and cozy! Reminds me so much of my mom’s homemade chicken soup!
Marisa Franca says
October 25, 2017 at 7:14 amHi, Annie! Yep! Chicken soup reminds me of mamma. It was a cure-all. Buona giornata!!xoxo
Catherine says
October 23, 2017 at 12:55 pmDear Marisa, I am definitely craving a bowl of this beautiful soup!! This is the definition of comfort food…sounds and looks so good!
Marisa Franca says
October 23, 2017 at 3:49 pmThank you, Catherine! I was raised on minestra. When I was young I complained; now I crave it.
Carmen says
October 23, 2017 at 10:24 amThis sounds like comfort in a bowl! Perfect for a light, nutritious dinner option. Pair it with some buttered toast and some iced tea. Absolute perfection.
Marisa Franca says
October 23, 2017 at 4:03 pmHi, Carmen! The soup is wonderfully light but very satisfying!! I can’t wait to make it again.
Diane P. says
October 22, 2017 at 11:45 pmNothing better than a nice hot bowl of soup on a chilly day! This soup is so packed with meat and vegetables—-it looks just delicious. And I love making any recipe with a roasted chicken. It’s so quick and easy to get a meal on the table, isn’t it??
Marisa Franca says
October 23, 2017 at 4:01 pmHi, Diane! I hope you’re staying warm and dry!! Yes, buying a roasted chicken makes throwing together a soup so easy. This time next week we’ll be in the same state! Abbracci!!
Adriana says
October 22, 2017 at 11:10 pmThis soup is just lovely like the idea of roasting must be giving a lot of flavor besides soups are wonderful any time yummy!
Marisa Franca says
October 23, 2017 at 3:59 pmHello, Adriana! I’ve roasted the bones of chicken and beef bones before making soup. It gives the soup a better flavor!!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
October 22, 2017 at 9:14 pmWhat is there not to love in this soup. It is so hearty and filling and all you need is some crusty bread to soak up every last bit of the soup. It is that time of the year when we start looking forward to the warmth from a bowl of soup.
Marisa Franca says
October 23, 2017 at 3:58 pmHi, Sandhya! You are so right — there are so many great soups — it’s hard to choose which one to make next. Do you have a favorite?
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
October 22, 2017 at 9:09 pmThis sounds like it has an intriguing flavor. I love ditalini, it’s one of my favorite pastas. For a moment one of your photos reminded me of a bruschetta.
Marisa Franca says
October 23, 2017 at 3:52 pmHi, Val!! It’s almost bruschetta. We just didn’t grill it but it did have garlic and olive oil on it.
swathi says
October 22, 2017 at 7:22 pmWhen comes to comfort food, you make best. This roasted chicken vegetable soup is another filling and delicious soup again in cold winter nights . warm bowl of soup is always best that to loaded with veggies and chicken.
Marisa Franca says
October 23, 2017 at 3:56 pmThank you, Swathi! I think we love soups because it reminds us of being small and at home with our mom’s giving us some TLC.
Kylee from Kylee Cooks says
October 22, 2017 at 6:54 pmI really could use a great big bowl of this right now! It’s a gloomy day, and I’m feeling a bit crappy. Can you please come over? I’ll cheer up and open wine!
Marisa Franca says
October 23, 2017 at 3:55 pmI would love to cheer you up, Kylee! Unfortunately, the soup is gone but I’ll send over some happy wishes and a virtual hug! 🙂
Christine says
October 22, 2017 at 6:15 pmI could REALLY go for this right now! Can it just basically appear on my table right now? Looks so yummy!
Marisa Franca says
October 23, 2017 at 3:54 pmHi, Christine! Wish I could send some over. Today is a rainy miserable day. Wish I had some left!
Carlee says
October 22, 2017 at 12:30 pmIt is definitely soup season and this looks delicious! I love a good bowl of chicken soup and all these veggies take it to the next level!
Marisa Franca says
October 22, 2017 at 2:12 pmThank you, Carlee! Hope you have a great Sunday!!
Angela@spinachtiger says
October 22, 2017 at 11:20 amThis looks so perfect for making right now As the weather chills.
Marisa Franca says
October 22, 2017 at 11:42 amThank you, Angela! We do love our soups!! xoxo
Jovina Coughlin says
October 22, 2017 at 11:06 amDelicious and hearty soup. What a great recipe Marisa. A meal in itself that I really like and is all you need for a filling dinner. Nothing better than homemade soup.
Marisa Franca says
October 22, 2017 at 11:42 amThank you, Jovina! Soup is such a great all around meal — warming inside out. Happy Sunday!
Chiara says
October 22, 2017 at 10:14 amwhen the temperature drops a bit and Bora blows a soup is the best choice, delicious ! Un abbraccio grande !
Marisa Franca says
October 22, 2017 at 11:46 amGrazie, Chiara. Mamma and papà would talk about the Bora in and around Trieste and how cold it was. Soup is a great solution. Un abbraccio.
Veena Azmanov says
October 22, 2017 at 9:30 amOh Comfort food divine! This looks like a perfect bowl of soup with some nice crusty bread. I am so looking forwards to soups now that winter is here. Nothing beats a good hot soup in the evenings, a side of salad is perfect for me.
Marisa Franca says
October 22, 2017 at 11:46 amI agree, Veena! Soup in cold weather is a meal in itself with bread and salad. I’m craving some now.
Calleigh Keibler says
October 22, 2017 at 5:53 amIt’s been a while I tried to tackle this kind of vegetable soup. Thanks for reminding me to cook this soon. This is perfect for cold, chilly night.
Marisa Franca says
October 22, 2017 at 7:35 amHello, Calleigh! It is a great soup for chilly weather. It comes together quickly so you may enjoy it. Happy Sunday!
Nicole - Cookies & CarrotSticks says
October 22, 2017 at 4:56 amWe all love a good bowl of soup, especially now that it’s getting colder. This soup is so packed with veggies and chicken, this makes a great meal. And as it’s done so quick, it’s perfect for those busy weeknights as well. Love it!
Marisa Franca says
October 22, 2017 at 7:37 amHi, Nicole! We love to putz around the kitchen when we have time but when there isn’t, we want something good and quick. Hope you have a chance to enjoy it. xoxo
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
October 21, 2017 at 8:31 pmI am loving all of the yummy nutritious veggies you’ve packed into this soup! I’d love a huge bowl of this soup right now!
Marisa Franca says
October 22, 2017 at 7:39 amHello, Marlynn! Well, I certainly like to send over a huge bowl! So relaxing sipping on something hot and nutritious, isn’t it? Have a wonderful day!
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
October 21, 2017 at 5:54 pmI love all the flavors that you have in this roasted chicken vegetable soup. I have no idea why I never thought to add chicken to my moms vegetable soup! Smart!
Marisa Franca says
October 22, 2017 at 7:40 amHello, Joanna! Yep, adding the chicken gives an extra boost of nutritious protein to the soup. And having the chicken already roasted really speeds up the soup process. xoxo