Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup (Print Version)

Velvety Italian soup with shredded chicken, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy herb broth. Gluten-free option available.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached breast/thighs)

→ 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 (basil, oregano, thyme blend)
11 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

→ Cheese

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

# How to Make It:

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

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen but you'll be eating in under 45 minutes.
  • The creamy broth clings to every spoonful without feeling heavy or overly rich.
  • Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day when the flavors have had time to settle in.
02 -
  • Don't let the soup boil hard once you add the cream or it can break and turn grainy instead of smooth.
  • If your sun-dried tomatoes are too oily, give them a quick rinse and pat them dry before chopping.
  • Shred your chicken by hand instead of dicing it, the irregular pieces soak up more broth and feel more tender.
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken and skip the poaching step entirely, it's one of those shortcuts that actually improves the flavor.
  • Toast a handful of pine nuts and sprinkle them on top for a surprise crunch that feels restaurant-level fancy.
  • If you don't have Italian herbs, just use what you have, a pinch of dried basil and oregano will get you close enough.
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