Ah, Creamy Chicken Spinach Soup 🥣🍗—rich, comforting, and full of tender chicken and leafy greens in a silky broth. Perfect for chilly nights or when you want a healthy, cozy meal.
Creamy Chicken Spinach Soup
Servings: 4–6
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25–30 min
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tsp fresh)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 tsp nutmeg for warmth
Instructions
- Sauté vegetables
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté 5–7 min until tender.
- Add chicken & broth
- Stir in shredded chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer for 10 min.
- Add cream
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Simmer gently 5 min.
- Add spinach
- Stir in spinach until wilted. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg.
- Serve
- Serve hot, optionally with crusty bread or croutons.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Extra thick: Blend a portion of the soup before adding spinach for a creamier texture.
- Flavor boost: Add a splash of white wine or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Make-ahead: Soup tastes even better after sitting a few hours; reheat gently.
- Protein variation: Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
I can also give a slow cooker version where the soup practically cooks itself and the chicken turns extra tender.
Do you want the slow cooker version?
