Description
A comforting and creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup filled with vegetables and chicken, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the dried oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken to the pot and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach. Cook for another 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk.
- Add other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg