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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup: Your New Favorite Comfort Meal

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with canola or avocado oil
  • 1 pound chicken (boneless, skinless thighs or breasts) shredded rotisserie chicken can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning can substitute with fresh herbs like basil or oregano
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Vegetables
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes can omit or use fresh tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
For Thickening and Broth
  • 2 tablespoons flour can use cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 6 cups chicken broth can use low-sodium options
For Taste and Texture
  • 1 cup pasta (e.g. rotini, orzo) can substitute with gluten-free pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream for lighter option, use half-and-half or low-fat milk
  • 2 cups spinach can substitute with kale or Swiss chard
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese can use nutritional yeast for dairy-free option

Equipment

  • large soup pot
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Brown for 4-5 minutes.
  2. Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery into the pot and stir. Cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are translucent. Add sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic, cooking for another minute.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to coat. Optionally, add tomato paste and mix for about a minute.
  4. Gradually whisk in chicken broth while stirring. Bring to a gentle boil. Allow the soup to thicken.
  5. Stir in pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until pasta is al dente and chicken is cooked through.
  6. Remove lid and stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until spinach is wilted.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Serve warm in bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh vegetables and high-quality chicken broth for the best flavor. Adjust seasonings to taste throughout the cooking process.

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