🍲🌿 Tuscan Chicken Soup
A cozy, rustic soup inspired by Tuscan flavors — tender chicken, garlic, herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and leafy greens in a rich, savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings.
🛒 Ingredients
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp dried thyme
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
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1 cup diced potatoes (optional, for heartiness)
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2 cups fresh spinach or kale
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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Optional: red pepper flakes
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Sauté aromatics
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
2️⃣ Add chicken & seasonings
Add whole chicken pieces, Italian seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper. Lightly brown for 3–4 minutes.
3️⃣ Simmer
Pour in chicken broth and add potatoes (if using). Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
4️⃣ Shred chicken
Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
5️⃣ Finish creamy base
Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan. Simmer 5 minutes.
6️⃣ Add greens
Stir in spinach or kale until wilted. Adjust seasoning.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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Serve with crusty bread
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Sprinkle extra Parmesan on top
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Drizzle with olive oil before serving
🌿 Variations
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Add white beans for extra protein
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Use coconut milk for a dairy-free option
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Stir in cooked pasta for a heartier meal
Creamy, savory, and full of Tuscan-style flavor — this soup tastes like something from a cozy countryside kitchen.
If you’d like, I can also share a lighter broth-based (non-creamy) Tuscan version.