Description
A creamy, hearty, and comforting soup that brings Italian-inspired flavors to your table in under an hour. This wholesome dish features tender shredded chicken, flavorful sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh, nutritious spinach. It is a perfect solution for busy weeknights, offering an indulgent, velvety broth that kids and adults alike will love. Simple to prepare, filling, and excellent as leftovers, this soup is a delicious way to ensure your family gets a nourishing meal without the stress.
Ingredients
3 cups shredded chicken
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil
0.5 tbsp unsalted butter
0.5 medium onion, finely diced
0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
1.5 tbsp minced garlic
1.25 tsp Italian seasoning
0.5 tsp paprika
0.25 tsp dried basil
0.5 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp soy sauce
2 cups fresh spinach
0.5 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Heat the sun-dried tomato oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté until softened.
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, and minced garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the chicken broth, Italian seasoning, paprika, basil, oregano, and soy sauce, bringing to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the shredded chicken and cook for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream.
Add the fresh spinach and cook until just wilted.
Serve hot, optionally topped with a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
Notes
Using store-bought rotisserie chicken makes this recipe significantly faster. If you want a thicker soup, you can stir in a small cornstarch slurry at the end. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; the flavors often deepen overnight.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired