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Two wood bowls of Tuscan chicken soup, ready to eat.
Servings: 4 Servings

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup

5 from 9 votes
Hearty and delicious chicken soup with rich tomato broth. Make it dairy-free or use regular cream. This rich and flavorful soup is a hearty weeknight meal that is easy to customize. Add more veggies!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Heat the avocado oil in a large thick-bottomed pot such as a Dutch oven over medium-high heat on the stove top.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 aren't dairy-free, replace the coconut milk with 1 1/2 cups heavy cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving (of 4), Calories: 486kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 42g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 16g, Cholesterol: 98mg, Sodium: 434mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 11g
Course: Main Course, Soups, Stews, & Chilies
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: chicken soup, dairy-free soup recipes, gluten free dinner recipes, Mediterranean, Mediterranean chicken, mediterranean chicken soup, paleo, tuscan chicken soup, whole30 dinner recipes
Author: Julia Mueller