Tuscan Chicken Soup
Warm your soul with a comforting bowl of Tuscan Chicken Soup. This hearty dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich broth with fresh vegetables and fragrant herbs. Perfect for chilly days or family gatherings, this one-pot meal is both easy to prepare and delightful to savor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (in juice)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop the carrots and celery.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil until shimmering. Sauté garlic, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the diced chicken, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for around 7 minutes until the chicken begins to brown.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes; stir gently and bring to a simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Fold in spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes), then let the soup simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Adjust seasoning before serving hot with crusty bread or grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg