Description
A delicious creamy chicken soup with sun-dried tomatoes, ditalini pasta, and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz. chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dry thyme
- ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- olive oil (for the pot)
- 8 cups chicken broth (I used bouillon)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ sweet onion (diced)
- 1 cup diced celery
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta (or orzo)
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach (see note)
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 cup heavy cream (room temperature, see note)
Instructions
- Rub the chicken breasts in sun-dried tomato oil and all the seasonings.
- Warm some olive oil over medium-high heat in a dutch oven. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and lightly brown on both sides.
- Add the garlic, onion, celery, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pot and sauté for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 30-45 minutes, or until the chicken breasts’ temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken breasts and shred with two forks. Set aside.
- Bring the broth to a gentle boil and add the ditalini pasta. Cook for 8 minutes, or until al dente.
- Add in the spinach and stir until wilted.
- Add shredded chicken back to the pot along with grated Parmesan cheese, stir to combine.
- In a spouted measuring cup, temper the heavy cream by adding hot broth to it and giving it a quick stir. Then, stir in the warmed heavy cream and broth mixture to the soup.
- Ladle into bowls.
- Enjoy on its own or with some crusty bread.
Notes
- For the spinach, use fresh baby spinach for best results.
- Ensure the heavy cream is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg