Description
A deliciously creamy chicken spinach pasta soup that’s simple to make and perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 8 oz medium shell pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the shell pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Simmer Soup Base: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Italian seasoning, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add Chicken and Spinach: Stir in the cooked chicken and spinach leaves. Let it simmer until the spinach wilts.
- Add Cream and Pasta: Lower the heat and add heavy cream, stirring continuously. Add the cooked pasta to the pot and mix well.
- Final Touch: Adjust seasoning to taste. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Chicken: Use rotisserie chicken for convenience or cook fresh chicken breasts in the soup for more flavor.
- Pasta: For a gluten-free option, substitute with gluten-free pasta.
- Cream: To reduce calories, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a cream alternative.
- Flavor Boost: Add a splash of lemon juice for added brightness or a pinch of red pepper flakes for spice.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to avoid curdling the cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg