Description
This Tuscan Chicken Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish packed with tender chicken, white beans, spinach, and carrots in a savory broth. It’s a comforting meal ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (such as cannellini), drained and rinsed
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Crusty bread (for serving)
Herbs and Spices:
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust for spiciness)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Start by chopping vegetables, mincing garlic, and dicing chicken.
- Cook Chicken: In a large pot, heat olive oil and cook chicken until browned.
- Add Vegetables: Add onions, carrots, and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Simmer Soup: Pour in chicken broth, beans, herbs, and spices. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in spinach, season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve with crusty bread.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like celery or zucchini for extra flavor.
- For a creamier soup, blend a portion of the soup before adding spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg