Description
This rich and flavorful Tuscan-style chicken soup, nicknamed “Marry Me Chicken Soup,” might just have you proposing to your taste buds! Packed with tender chicken, creamy broth, sundried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, it’s comfort food with a gourmet twist. Whether you’re wooing a loved one or warming up on a chilly evening, this soup is the perfect bowl of bliss.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, julienned
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add cubed chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until lightly browned. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in heavy cream, sundried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pot and add Italian seasoning. Simmer for another 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or basil, and enjoy with crusty bread or over rice if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380-420
- Sugar: 4-6g
- Sodium: 580-680mg
- Fat: 22-28g
- Saturated Fat: 8-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12-16g
- Trans Fat: 0-1g
- Carbohydrates: 18-22g
- Fiber: 3-4g
- Protein: 28-35g
- Cholesterol: 85-105mg