Description
Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food that brings rich flavors and creamy goodness straight to your table. This delightful recipe combines tender ground chicken with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, creating a hearty soup that’s perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy a warm bowl of this Italian-inspired dish any night of the week. Topped with melted cheeses and served with crusty bread, this soup not only nourishes but also wraps you in a comforting embrace of flavors.
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
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté ground chicken until browned (5–7 minutes) and set aside.
- In the same pot, cook chopped onion until softened (3–4 minutes), then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (1–2 minutes).
- Return the chicken to the pot, add chicken broth, and stir.
- Mix in heavy cream and milk; season with basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a simmer for 10–15 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; follow with mozzarella cheese until creamy.
- Add spinach, diced carrot, and celery; cook for an additional 5–7 minutes until tender.
- Adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream for a lighter option. Add other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for extra nutrition. This soup can be made ahead of time; it tastes even better the next day!