Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for cozy nights. This soup combines tender chicken, vegetables, pasta, and a creamy broth seasoned with Italian herbs. It’s a satisfying meal that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1–1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning, divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup diced sundried tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
- 6–8 cups chicken broth
- 6 oz pasta (such as small shells)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2–1 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
- 2 1/2–3 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot, add chicken, 1 tsp Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onions, carrots, celery, sundried tomatoes, and garlic. Cook until translucent.
- Thicken the Soup: Sprinkle flour, add tomato paste if using, then gradually whisk in chicken broth.
- Add Pasta: Bring to a boil, add pasta and seasonings. Simmer until chicken is cooked and pasta is al dente.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in cream, spinach, and Parmesan. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
Notes
- I recommend starting with 6 cups of broth for a thick soup, adjust for desired consistency.
- Tomato paste is optional for added flavor.
- Be cautious with pre-cooked chicken to avoid overcooking.
- Cook pasta separately to avoid mushiness.
- Add extra broth when reheating to thin out the soup.
- Flour can be omitted but will change the texture.
- Substitute cream with half and half, milk, coconut milk, or cream cheese for a different texture.
- For slow cooker method, cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours, then add pasta, cream, spinach, and cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
