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Tuscan Chicken Soup Recipe

This Tuscan chicken soup is a comforting spin on an Italian classic. A mix of vegetables, tender chicken, and white beans are simmered in a rich Italian broth, then topped with crunchy croutons. Make it on the stovetop or in a crockpot for a satisfying meal any day of the week!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 hrs
Total Time
10 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 544 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

The Soup
  • 1 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 4 slices prosciutto cut into small pieces
  • 2 2 medium carrots diced
  • 1 1 medium onion minced
  • 4 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 5 5 cups chicken stock see notes
  • 2 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ ½ teaspoon each: salt and pepper
  • 4 4 bone-in skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 2 15-ounce cans white beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 1 cup grated parmesan
  • 2 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 2 tablespoon lemon juice fresh is best!
  • Top with homemade croutons (gluten-free if needed) and parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the prosciutto and fry until crispy.
  2. Add the carrots and onion to the pot and saute, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Add the chicken stock, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and stir. Put the chicken thighs into the pot and bring the pot to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pot. When it is cool enough to handle, remove the bones and shred the meat using two forks.
  5. Return the chicken to the pot, add the white beans and parmesan cheese, and let the beans warm for 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach and lemon juice and then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve the Tuscan chicken soup topped with some shaved parmesan cheese and homemade croutons.
Slow Cooker Instructions
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  1. Add the sauteed vegetables, chicken stock, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chicken thighs to your slow cooker and cook it on low for 8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Shred the meat and add the remaining ingredients per the recipe directions above.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe Calories 544kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 133mg (44%) Sodium 1042mg (43%) Potassium 1005mg (29%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 9699IU (194%) Vitamin C 54mg (60%) Calcium 380mg (38%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 544

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe
Calories 544kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 133mg 44%
Sodium 1042mg 43%
Potassium 1005mg 21%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 9699IU 194%
Vitamin C 54mg 60%
Calcium 380mg 38%
Iron 3mg 17%

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