Description
Fall in love with this Marry Me Tuscan Chicken Soup! This creamy, cozy recipe features tender chicken, hearty veggies, and a luxurious sauce that’s perfect for a comforting meal. Ideal for chilly nights or weeknight dinners, this soup combines savory Italian flavors with a touch of elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 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 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
- 6-8 cups chicken broth (start with 6 cups)
- 6 oz small pasta shells or preferred pasta
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½-1 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
- 2 ½-3 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the onions, carrots, celery, sundried tomatoes, and garlic to the pot. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the flour, stirring to coat the vegetables. Add tomato paste if using, then gradually pour in the chicken broth, whisking to prevent lumps.
- Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat to low, and add pasta, remaining Italian seasoning, and additional salt and pepper if desired. Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, spinach, and Parmesan. Let simmer for 5 more minutes, adjust seasonings, and enjoy!
Notes
- Broth: Start with 6 cups for a thick texture, adding more if desired.
- Tomato Paste: Optional, for extra tomato flavor.
- Pasta: For a firmer texture, cook pasta separately and add to the soup before serving.
- Dairy-Free Option: Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk, and use a dairy-free Parmesan alternative.
- Reheating: Add extra broth or water when reheating for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg