Classic Italian Soup Recipes

Updated: December 17, 2015
Grab a bowl and get ready to enjoy the flavors of Italy with these classic Italian soup recipes. 
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Italian Turkey and Orzo Soup

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Italian Turkey and Orzo Soup Recipe
Using lean turkey gives this soup a low-calorie boost, as if the great flavors weren't already enough to make this soup fantastic.
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Italian Wedding Risotto Soup

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
Italian Wedding Risotto Soup Recipe
Nothing is as heartwarming as a cozy bowl of hot soup. Enjoy an Italian classic that clocks in at just 330 calories per serving.

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Chicken-and-Prosciutto Tortelloni Soup

Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
Chicken-and-Prosciutto Tortelloni Soup Recipe
Any flavor tortelloni will work well in this hearty dish.
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Italian Wedding Soup

Photo: Jason Varney; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Italian Wedding Soup Recipe
There's a reason this heartwarming soup is a classic. Be sure to top with plenty of freshly grated parmesan cheese.

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Garden Minestrone

Oxmoor House
Garden Minestrone Recipe
Bursting with the goodness of seven vegetables.

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Italian-Style Turkey Meatball Soup

Italian-Style Turkey Meatball Soup Recipe

Stir baby spinach into the hot soup; it wilts in just about a minute and adds color. Or sub any herbs or baby greens you have on hand, and add more or less red pepper to vary the level of heat.

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Southern Italian Chicken Soup

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck
Southern Italian Chicken Soup Recipe
This simple pasta dish gets some savory Southern flare with the addition of okra and black-eyed peas. In just under an hour, this succulent soup comes together for a flavorful autumn or winter favorite.

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Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean Soup

Photo: Christopher Testani; Styling: Alistair Turnbull
Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean Soup Recipe
Let your slow-cooker do the work for you with this heartwarming Italian soup.

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Italian Tomato Soup

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Italian Tomato Soup Recipe
Homemade marinara sauce serves as the base in this Italian Tomato Soup with ditalini pasta and shaved pecorino Romano cheese.
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Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup

James Carrier
Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup Recipe

This top-rated pasta soup features Italian sausage, chopped veggies, canned diced tomatoes, and cannellini beans.  Serve with crusty bread for a hearty meal.

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Pasta Fagioli Soup

Photo: Lee Harrelson
Pasta Fagioli Soup Recipe

Sausage, kidney beans, and vegetables make this 30-minute soup a filling dinner in a bowl.

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Escarole, Endive, and Pasta Soup

Photography: Karry Hosford
Escarole, Endive, and Pasta Soup Recipe
Save Parmesan cheese rind to flavor this simple Italian soup. Any small pasta, such as orecchiette, radiatore, or rotelle, works well in place of the seashells.
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Pasta e Fagioli

Photo: Oxmoor House
Pasta e Fagioli Recipe

This Pasta e Fagioli soup recipe is a busy weeknight family-favorite. One online reviewer says, "This recipe is delicious! Definitely a simple, rustic, comfort food."

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Tuscan Chickpea Soup

Randy Mayor; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
Tuscan Chickpea Soup Recipe
Garlic, rosemary, balsamic vinegar, and Parmesan cheese deliver authentic Mediterranean flavors in this hearty main dish soup recipe.
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