Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food that promises to warm your soul with every spoonful. This delightful dish features tender chicken pieces simmered in a creamy, rich broth infused with Italian herbs and fresh vegetables. Packed with flavor and creaminess, it’s perfect for chilly evenings or a quick weeknight dinner. With its hearty ingredients like pasta, spinach, and parmesan cheese, this soup is not just satisfying but also versatile—it pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a garden salad. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or enjoying a cozy meal for one, this Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup will surely become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (small shells recommended)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2–1 cup grated parmesan reggiano cheese
- 2 1/2–3 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook until browned (4-5 minutes).
- Stir in diced onions, carrots, celery, sundried tomatoes, and minced garlic; cook until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture; stir well. If using tomato paste, add it now.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Bring to a boil; add pasta and another teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and pasta is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream, fresh spinach, and grated parmesan; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Adjust seasonings to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg