Creamy Spinach Chicken Soup
A comforting and creamy spinach chicken soup that combines tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and rich cream, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Chicken, cooked and shredded
- 4 cups Spinach, fresh
- 1 cup Cream, heavy or half-and-half
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon juice, to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Start by gathering and prepping all your ingredients.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the Chicken and Broth: Toss in the shredded chicken and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Spinach: Add the fresh spinach to the pot and stir it in.
- Pour in the cream and sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine.
- Season and Adjust: Taste the soup and add salt, pepper, and lemon juice as needed.
- Serve It Up: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with more Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Garnish with croutons and crusty bread for a complete meal. This soup keeps well in the fridge and can be frozen without cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy soup, chicken soup, spinach soup, comfort food