Romantic Tuscan Chicken Soup
This romantic Tuscan chicken soup is a creamy and flavorful dish, perfect for a cozy meal. It's packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium carrots peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery finely diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup cooked orzo pasta
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- for garnish fresh basil leaves
- for serving grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Incorporate the minced garlic, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken breasts, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes; bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Pour in the heavy cream, add spinach and orzo; simmer for 5-10 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with basil and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.