Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup Recipe
This soul-soothing dish is full of creamy goodness, tender chicken, and flavorful Italian spices. Don't forget to sprinkle on some freshly grated Parmesan cheese for an extra special touch.
Servings: 6
Calories: 367kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 pound chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut into bite-size pieces
- Salt and pepper
- 4 slices bacon diced
- ½ cup onions diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 14.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken and bacon until the chicken is browned on both sides and the bacon is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Add the onions and garlic and cook until the onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in the broth and tomatoes, then stir in the parsley, basil, oregano, and paprika. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the spinach and cream and cook until the spinach is wilted and the cream is heated through, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Notes
Recipe excerpted from Let's Celebrate: A Low-Carb Cookbook for Year-Round Entertaining by the bestselling author of Southern Keto, Natasha Newton. Copyright 2023 and reprinted with permission.
This recipe can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in a stockpot over low heat.
Nutrition information is an estimate and does not include the optional Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 727mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1772IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg
