Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup (Printable)

Velvety soup featuring tender shredded chicken, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a savory herb-infused creamy broth.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 large carrot, diced
06 - 3 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
07 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped

→ Liquids

08 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 1 cup heavy cream

→ Herbs & Seasonings

10 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
11 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Cheese

14 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and carrot, sauté until softened, approximately 5 minutes.
02 - Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add sun-dried tomatoes and Italian herbs; sauté for 2 minutes.
04 - Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Add shredded chicken to the pot; simmer for 10 minutes.
06 - Stir in heavy cream, spinach, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently for 5 minutes until spinach is wilted and soup reaches creamy consistency.
07 - Stir in Parmesan cheese just before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
08 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with additional Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you've been simmering it all day, but you're done in under an hour.
  • The creaminess feels indulgent without being heavy, and the spinach keeps it from tipping into guilt territory.
  • Leftovers actually get better as the flavors meld overnight in the fridge.
02 -
  • Don't let the soup boil once you add the cream, or it can break and turn grainy instead of silky.
  • If your rotisserie chicken was heavily seasoned, go light on the salt until the very end when you can taste the whole thing together.
  • Spinach wilts fast, so add it in the last few minutes or it'll turn into dark green mush that clings to your spoon.
03 -
  • Taste your sun-dried tomatoes before adding them, some brands are saltier or more acidic than others and you'll need to adjust accordingly.
  • If you want a thicker soup, mash a few of the softened carrots against the side of the pot before adding the cream.
  • Always warm your bowls before ladling, it keeps the soup hot longer and makes the whole experience feel more special.
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