Ingredients
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup carrots, sliced
– 1 cup celery, sliced
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
– 2 cups fresh spinach
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Creating Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup is straightforward if you follow these easy steps:
1. Sauté Chicken: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides, about 7-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2. Cook Aromatics: In the same pot, add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Shred Chicken: While the vegetables are cooking, shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
5. Combine Broth and Seasoning: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Add Italian seasoning and the shredded chicken.
6. Simmer the Soup: Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
7. Creaminess: Stir in the heavy cream and let it warm through for about 5 minutes.
8. Add Spinach: Incorporate the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
9. Season: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
10. Serve Hot: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
These steps will guide you toward creating this delicious Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup with ease and confidence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 30g