Description
A creamy, flavorful, and low-carb Tuscan Chicken Soup packed with tender chicken, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. Easy to make and perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a touch of heat)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), drained and chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- 1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside on a plate.
- 2. Add the chopped onion to the same pot and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent the garlic from burning.
- 3. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring the broth to a simmer.
- 4. Stir in the heavy cream, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and the softened cream cheese. Whisk until the cream cheese is fully incorporated and the soup is smooth and creamy.
- 5. Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Add the chopped spinach and stir until it wilts into the soup, which usually takes about 1-2 minutes.
- 6. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot.
Notes
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat. If the soup seems thick, add a splash of chicken broth or heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g