Description
A cozy and flavorful chicken soup that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy broth for the ultimate comfort meal perfect for any day.
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
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½–1 cup grated parmesan reggiano cheese
- 2 ½–3 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces seasoned with salt pepper and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and cook until browned.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pot add carrots celery onions sundried tomatoes and garlic and sauté until softened.
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir well to coat.
- Stir in tomato paste then gradually whisk in chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked chicken pasta heavy cream and remaining Italian seasoning.
- Simmer until pasta is tender and soup is heated through.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and fresh spinach until cheese melts and spinach wilts.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra richness use homemade chicken broth
- You can substitute pasta with rice or leave it out for a low-carb version
- Tomato paste adds depth but can be omitted if desired
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg