Description
This creamy Italian ground chicken soup is a comforting bowl of rich flavors! Tender ground chicken blends perfectly with savory herbs, tomatoes, and a velvety, creamy base. Each spoonful warms you up with cozy, rustic Italian goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add the ground chicken to the pot and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
3. Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and set it aside.
4. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3–4 minutes until softened.
5. Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
6. Return the cooked ground chicken to the pot and stir to combine with the onions and garlic.
7. Pour in the chicken broth, stirring well to incorporate.
8. Add the heavy cream and whole milk to the pot and stir until the mixture is fully combined.
9. Sprinkle in the dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using), and stir to season the soup.
10. Bring the soup to a simmer over medium heat and let it cook for about 10–15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
11. Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the soup and stir until it has melted into the mixture.
12. Add the shredded mozzarella cheese and stir again until it is melted and the soup is creamy.
13. Stir in the chopped spinach, diced carrot, and diced celery, and cook for an additional 5–7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
14. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes.
15. Once the soup is ready, ladle it into bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
Use lean ground chicken for a lighter version of the soup, or opt for ground turkey if preferred.
If you want a thicker soup, you can reduce the amount of broth or add a slurry of cornstarch and water towards the end of cooking.
For extra flavor, try adding a splash of white wine or a squeeze of lemon juice when simmering the broth.
Feel free to swap the spinach for kale or Swiss chard if you prefer a different leafy green.
For a richer flavor, sauté the vegetables in the pot before adding the chicken to enhance their sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg