Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup Recipe
This creamy soup combines ground chicken with fresh vegetables and Italian seasonings for a comforting meal. It's rich, flavorful, and perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium carrots diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for heat
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh spinach roughly chopped
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until translucent.
- Incorporate the minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Push the vegetables to one side and add the ground chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking apart the chicken until browned.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for approximately 15 minutes to blend flavors.
- Mix in the heavy cream and chopped spinach, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Taste and season with salt and black pepper as desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.