Creamy Spinach Parmesan Chicken Soup
A warm and comforting creamy soup featuring spinach, chicken, and Parmesan, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Cook the chicken breasts until no longer pink, about 5 minutes on each side.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream, followed by fresh spinach, grated Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and thyme.
- Allow the soup to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Shred the chicken inside the pot and stir to mix.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
This soup pairs well with crusty bread and a green salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze without cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg