Creamy Spinach Chicken Soup
A warm and comforting creamy chicken soup filled with fresh spinach, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 lb Boneless, skinless Chicken Breast or Thighs
- 6 cups Chicken Broth
- 4 cups Fresh Spinach
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping your onion and mincing your garlic.
- Sauté the onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Cook the chicken pieces with salt and pepper for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh spinach until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Lower the heat and add the heavy cream, simmering for another 5 minutes.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and black pepper.
Notes
Feel free to substitute with rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal. This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, soup, creamy, spinach, comfort food, healthy