Description
A comforting and creamy soup made with browned ground chicken, melted cheeses, and tender vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, the oil should shimmer slightly when ready.
- Add the ground chicken to the pot and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and set it aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return the cooked ground chicken to the pot and stir to combine with the onions and garlic.
- Pour in the chicken broth, stirring well to incorporate.
- Add the heavy cream and whole milk to the pot and stir until the mixture is fully combined.
- Sprinkle in the dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using), and stir to season the soup.
- Bring the soup to a simmer over medium heat and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the soup and stir until it has melted into the mixture.
- Add the shredded mozzarella cheese and stir again until it is melted and the soup is creamy.
- Stir in the chopped spinach, diced carrot, and diced celery, and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Once the soup is ready, ladle it into bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
For leftovers, reheat gently on the stove to prevent separation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg