Description
Warm your soul with this comforting Tuscan Chicken Soup, brimming with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather, this soup is a delightful way to bring a taste of Italy into your kitchen. With its rich flavors and colorful presentation, it’s bound to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced onions (if desired), carrots, and celery; cook until tender.
- Add chicken breasts to the pot and sauté until lightly browned.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth; stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Season with Italian seasoning as it cooks for about 15-20 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, shred it and return to the pot along with spinach or kale.
- Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg