Marry Me Chicken Soup (Tuscan Style)
This creamy Tuscan-style soup combines tender chicken, savory vegetables, and a luscious cream sauce for a truly comforting experience.
Equipment
- Soup Pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1-1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs diced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup diced carrots
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced onions
- ¼ cup diced sundried tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste optional
- 6-8 cups chicken broth
- 6 oz pasta
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½-1 cup grated parmesan reggiano cheese
- 2 ½-3 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, 1 teaspoon of Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes.
- In the same pot, add onions, carrots, celery, sundried tomatoes, and garlic. Cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour throughout and stir well to combine. Add tomato paste if desired.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, stirring repeatedly to avoid lumps. Deglaze the bottom of the pan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then add pasta, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked and pasta is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream, spinach, and grated Parmesan. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot and enjoy the creamy Tuscan goodness!
Notes
This soup is versatile and can be adjusted according to your taste. You can swap the pasta for a gluten-free option or add more vegetables for extra nutrition.