Description
At its core, Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup is a hearty, cream-based soup that draws inspiration from the traditional flavors of the Tuscany region in Italy. While “Tuscan” in modern cooking often refers to a specific flavor profile—garlic, cream, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes—this soup takes those elements and transforms them into a cohesive, warming experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh spinach (or kale)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sauté the base
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft (about 3–4 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. - Add veggies
Toss in carrots and cook for 3–5 minutes until slightly tender. - Build the soup
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. - Make it creamy
Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes. - Finish it off
Add spinach and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the greens wilt and the cheese melts into the soup. - Taste & adjust
Add chili flakes if you want a little heat. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
This creamy Tuscan chicken soup is the perfect comfort meal—rich, flavorful, and easy to make. It’s great for cozy nights or when you want something hearty yet simple.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: ~420 kcal
Keywords: Tuscan Garlic Chicken Soup, Creamy Italian Chicken Soup, Sun-dried Tomato Chicken Soup, Marry Me Chicken Soup