Description
A comforting and hearty chicken soup filled with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and creamy pasta, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup uncooked small pasta (such as ditalini)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Fresh herbs (such as thyme or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken to the pot, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper. Brown the chicken on all sides, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, add the diced carrots and continue to simmer until they are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Serve with crusty bread or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken soup, creamy soup, comforting meal, hearty soup