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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup
5 from 27 votes

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup features chopped chicken breast simmered with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, onion, and herbs in a rich broth made creamy with coconut milk. Baby spinach wilts into the soup just before serving, resulting in a comforting dish with a velvety texture and savory, bright flavors. This soup offers a hearty meal with balanced seasoning and a subtle hint of heat from red pepper flakes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 486 kcal
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean, American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 5 large garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 ½ lbs chicken breast chopped, boneless skinless
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp parsley dried
  • ¾ tsp salt to taste, sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper to taste
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes to taste
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained
  • 1 (15-oz) can coconut milk full-fat, canned
  • 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 2/3 cup white wine optional, dry
  • 1 tsp lemon optional, zest
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 5 ounces baby spinach

Instructions

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  1. Heat the avocado oil in a large thick-bottomed pot such as a Dutch oven over medium-high heat on the stove top.
  2. Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins turning slightly golden brown, about 8 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and chopped chicken. Brown the chicken for a few minutes before stirring in the dried oregano, dried parsley, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Pour in the drained sun-dried tomatoes, full-fat canned coconut milk, chicken broth, and tomato paste and stir well. Cover the pot and bring the soup to a full boil. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to medium-low and cook at a gentle bubble for 15 minutes. If you have more time, simmer the soup for up to 1 hour over low heat.
  4. Add the baby spinach to the pot and replace the cover. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted. Taste the soup for flavor and add sea salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Serve soup in large bowls with crusty bread, garlic bread, or cornbread for a delicious meal. If you do dairy, sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese over this creamy chicken soup! Garnish with chopped basil if you have fresh basil on hand.
  6. Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also freeze soup double bagged in zip lock bags for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • If you are not dairy-free, you can substitute the coconut milk with 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream for a richer texture.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 4) Calories 486kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 98mg (33%) Sodium 434mg (18%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 486

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 4)
Calories 486kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 434mg 18%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.