Description
A delightful chicken soup that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy broth, perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 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 of Italian seasoning. Cook until browned.
- Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- In the same pot, add carrots, celery, onions, sundried tomatoes, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
- Sprinkle flour over the 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 the cheese melts and spinach wilts.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and serve hot.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian seasoning for a few hours before cooking. You can use any type of pasta, but smaller shapes work well for soup. For a thicker soup, add more flour or use less chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian