Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Chicken Florentine Soup, a creamy delight that is both comforting and bursting with the goodness of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat the Olive Oil: In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Sauté Vegetables: Stir in garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
- Cook Chicken: Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in chicken broth, add thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Finish Soup: Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Gently add cream and Parmesan cheese. Heat through and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Save time by using shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Enhance the soup with cooked pasta or rice for a heartier meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
