Description
This One Pot Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup is a comforting and flavorful meal that is easy to make on a busy weeknight. With hearty ground chicken, a creamy broth, and a touch of Parmesan cheese, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid and Dairy:
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additions:
- 2 cups baby spinach (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)
- fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes with their juices. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the pasta and cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes or until al dente, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the chopped spinach and simmer until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute kale for spinach or use ground turkey instead of chicken.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half in place of heavy cream.
- Add more broth if the soup thickens too much after sitting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
