Description
A warm, hearty soup combining tender chicken, vibrant carrots, and fresh spinach in a luxuriously creamy broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup Small pasta (elbow macaroni or ditalini)
- 2 Carrots, chopped or sliced
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 6 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream or half and half
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Toss in the chicken and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the carrots and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, shred it right in the pot.
- Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
- Stir in the cream and spinach until the spinach wilts.
- Season with salt, pepper, and parsley to taste.
Notes
Pair with crusty bread for dipping, and consider adding grated Parmesan for an extra flavor boost.
- 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: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken soup, creamy soup, pasta soup, comfort food, healthy dinner