🥣 Creamy Chicken Spinach Soup (Comforting & Nourishing)
A cozy, flavorful soup with tender chicken, creamy broth, and fresh spinach—perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients (4–6 servings)
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2–3 cups fresh spinach
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics:
- In a pot, heat butter or oil over medium heat.
- Cook onion and carrots until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Make it creamy:
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Simmer:
- Bring to a gentle simmer. Add chicken and cook 5 minutes.
- Add cream & spinach:
- Stir in cream. Add spinach and cook just until wilted (1–2 minutes).
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Serve:
- Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
Tips
- Use rotisserie chicken for speed.
- For extra richness, add a little grated Parmesan.
- Can be made dairy-light with milk instead of cream.
If you’d like, I can also share a one-pot version, a low-carb variation, or a lemony chicken spinach soup 🍋
