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Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup

Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup That Warms Your Soul

This Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup is a delightful dish that warms your soul and is incredibly quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 pound ground chicken lean protein source
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth for soup base
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup heavy cream for richness
  • 1 cup whole milk to balance the cream
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • to taste red pepper flakes optional
For the Cheesy Finish
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese for flavor
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese for stringy texture
For the Veggie Boost
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 1 stalk celery diced

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Steps
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add ground chicken, breaking it apart and cooking for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Remove cooked chicken from the pot and set aside.
  4. Sauté chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  5. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Return cooked ground chicken to the pot.
  7. Add chicken broth, stirring well and letting it come to a gentle simmer.
  8. Pour in heavy cream and whole milk, stirring until combined.
  9. Sprinkle in dried basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  10. Allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes to meld flavors.
  11. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
  12. Add shredded mozzarella cheese and stir until melted.
  13. Incorporate fresh spinach, diced carrot, and diced celery, and cook for 5-7 minutes.
  14. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  15. Serve hot, ladling soup into bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust seasonings and add vegetables as desired. This creamy soup is great for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in.

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