Description
A comforting and creamy Tuscan chicken soup that’s perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1–1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (Diced into 1 inch pieces)
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning (Divided)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup diced carrots
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced onions
- ¼ cup diced sundried tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves (Minced)
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste (Optional)
- 6–8 cups chicken broth
- 6 oz pasta (Small Italian shells recommended)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½–1 cup grated parmesan reggiano cheese
- 2 ½–3 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and 1 teaspoon of Italian Seasoning, salt and pepper to taste, and cook until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes.
- In the same pot, add the onions, carrots, celery, sundried tomatoes, and garlic and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour throughout and stir well to combine. If you plan to add tomato paste, add it here and stir.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and stir repeatedly, ensuring there are no lumps. Deglaze the bottom of the pan using your spoon.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then add in the pasta and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Cover the pot and lower the heat to let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Open the pot and stir in the heavy cream, spinach, and grated Parmesan cheese, and let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and spices if needed.
Notes
- Start with 6 cups of chicken broth, adding more if needed.
- Tomato paste is optional, but it adds extra flavor.
- You can boil the pasta separately and add it at the end if you prefer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg