Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup – A Cozy Dinner Recipe Favorite
A rich and creamy Tuscan chicken soup packed with veggies and flavor – your next go-to for dinner recipes!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), diced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 3/4 cup coconut milk (or heavy cream for a richer soup)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken pieces, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is lightly browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Add white beans and spinach, stirring until spinach wilts.
- Stir in coconut milk and lemon juice, then simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.