Description
Warm up with this flavorful Tuscan Chicken Soup, a comforting dish that’s perfect for chilly evenings. This one-pot meal is brimming with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and protein-packed beans, making it a nourishing choice for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. With a creamy texture and rich flavor profile from sun-dried tomatoes and herbs, this soup will quickly become a family favorite. Plus, it’s easy to customize by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the spices to suit your taste.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 large carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 1/3 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/3 cup white apple vinegar
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 15 ounce can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 – 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (start with 1 and add more as needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups spinach
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent.
- Add sliced carrots and minced garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste; sauté for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in white apple vinegar and let simmer briefly.
- Add chicken broth, cannellini beans, cream, and seasonings; mix well.
- Blend about 1 cup of the soup until smooth to enhance creaminess, then return to the pot.
- Incorporate shredded chicken and bay leaves; let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves and stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 60mg