Description
A comforting chicken soup with creamy broth, tender chicken, and nutrient-packed spinach, perfect for chilly nights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Herbs (e.g., thyme, rosemary) for seasoning
Instructions
- Begin by heating the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion and garlic until they are softened and fragrant, usually about 3-4 minutes.
- Next, add the diced chicken breasts. Cook them until browned on all sides, around 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced carrots and celery, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring everything to a simmer.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, then gently fold in the fresh spinach.
- Season with salt, pepper, and your choice of herbs to taste.
- Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Garnish with fresh herbs or Parmesan cheese. Pairs well with crusty bread or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg