Description
A comforting Tuscan Chicken Soup with juicy chicken, fresh vegetables, and rich flavors, perfect for chilly weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Chicken Breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Carrots, diced
- 2 Celery Stalks, diced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Spinach, fresh
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 can (14 oz) Tomatoes, diced
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Juice from ½ Lemon
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until tender but not browned.
- Place the chicken breast into the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot along with canned tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes until it wilts.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the soup before serving and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
Serve with toasted whole grain bread and top with grated Parmesan for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Tuscan Chicken Soup, comfort food, healthy soup, Italian recipes
