Description
A comforting and hearty chicken soup perfect for fall, featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy broth.
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 (start with 6 cups)
- 6 oz pasta (Italian small shells recommended)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½–1 cup grated parmesan reggiano cheese
- 2 ½–3 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and season with 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Add carrots, celery, onions, sundried tomatoes, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to combine, cooking for an additional minute.
- Stir in tomato paste (if using) and gradually add chicken broth, starting with 6 cups.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer.
- Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir in heavy whipping cream, parmesan cheese, and fresh spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted and cheese is melted.
- Adjust seasoning with remaining Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a thicker soup, add more flour.
- Adjust the amount of chicken broth based on desired soup consistency.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken soup, Fall recipes, Comfort food, Hearty soup