Creamy Chicken Spinach Soup
A comforting and immune-boosting soup filled with tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and a rich velvety broth, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot, sautéing until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the diced chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the fresh spinach, salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
- Let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Add the heavy cream and stir until combined, cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Ladle the warm soup into bowls and serve.
Notes
Pairs well with crispy garlic bread or a fresh garden salad. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg