Description
A comforting and delicious chicken soup that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6-8 cups chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8 ounces uncooked shell pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup freshly chopped basil leaves
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onions and garlic for 5-6 minutes until softened.
- Add the chicken stock, tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, chicken, and spinach leaves, and continue cooking until the spinach is wilted and the pasta is al dente.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and basil leaves. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, use homemade chicken stock instead of store-bought. This soup goes well with crusty bread or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American