Description
Tuscan‑Style Chicken Soup is a hearty, aromatic soup featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, fragrant herbs, and a savory tomato‑broth base—perfect for cozy meals any time of year.
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low‑sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Dice the carrots, mince the garlic, cut the chicken into bite‑sized pieces, and rinse the greens.
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the garlic for about one minute until fragrant. Then add the diced carrots and cook about five minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in the chopped chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink, about five to seven minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and diced tomatoes (with their juices), bring the soup to a simmer, and cook for about ten minutes so flavors meld.
- Season the soup with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Continue to simmer for another ten minutes.
- Finally, stir in the spinach or kale and cook for two minutes until the greens have wilted. Serve hot, optionally with crusty bread.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for deeper flavor and more tender texture.
- For extra richness, add a splash of white wine when adding the broth and tomatoes.
- For a heartier version, stir in small pasta or gnocchi just before adding the greens.
- To lighten the soup, use vegetable broth and skip the chicken—just increase the greens and vegetables.
- Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to three days; freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup / Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop simmer
- Cuisine: Italian‑inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx.)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
