Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup, a comforting and hearty dish that brings together tender chicken, creamy broth, and vibrant spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cooked and shredded
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), chopped
- 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic.
- Add Chicken and Spices: Stir in shredded chicken, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Pour in broth, add beans and tomatoes. Simmer to blend flavors.
- Finish Soup: Reduce heat, add cream and Parmesan. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning and serve hot, garnished with Parmesan.
Notes
- For a lower-fat option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- This soup pairs well with crusty bread or over cooked pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
