Chicken Tuscan Soup 

Chicken Tuscan Soup is a hearty, Italian-inspired dish that combines tender chicken, creamy broth, and a medley of vegetables and beans. Infused with sun-dried tomatoes and aromatic herbs, this soup offers a comforting and flavorful experience. It's perfect for cozy dinners and can be easily adapted to suit dietary preferences.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 large yellow onion, diced

• 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 1/3 cup white wine (optional)

• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

• 1 can (15 oz) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed

• 1/2 cup heavy cream (or dairy-free alternative)

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

• 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

• 2 bay leaves

• 2 cups fresh spinach (or kale)

Directions

1. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sliced carrots; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

2. Add Garlic and Tomatoes: Stir in minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Deglaze: Add tomato paste and white wine (if using); cook until the wine reduces by half, about 3 minutes.

4. Simmer Soup: Pour in chicken broth, add beans, heavy cream, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.

5. Add Chicken and Bay Leaves: Stir in shredded rotisserie chicken and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to meld flavors.

6. Finish with Greens: Remove bay leaves. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

7. Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot, optionally garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 389 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 41 g

• Protein: 27 g

• Fat: 14 g

• Saturated Fat: 4 g

• Cholesterol: 63 mg

• Sodium: 1480 mg

• Potassium: 708 mg

• Fiber: 3 g

• Sugar: 8 g

• Vitamin A: 1361 IU

• Vitamin C: 16 mg

• Calcium: 228 mg

• Iron: 2 mg