Creamy Chicken Tomato Soup (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 -
675 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2.5 cm pieces
→ Vegetables
02 -
120 g carrots, cut into matchsticks or finely chopped
03 -
1 medium onion, finely chopped
04 -
3 large garlic cloves, minced
05 -
85 g sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and thinly sliced
06 -
2 handfuls baby spinach
→ Pantry
07 -
3 tablespoons (45 g) tomato paste
08 -
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
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0.125 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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240 g ditalini pasta or other small-shaped pasta
13 -
15 ml oil (for frying)
→ Dairy
14 -
80 ml heavy cream or half and half, room temperature
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50 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
→ Herbs
16 -
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil, finely chopped
→ Liquids
17 -
2.4 L low-sodium chicken broth
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add oil. Swirl to coat the bottom.
02 -
Add carrots, onion, and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
03 -
Add chicken pieces and cook for 3 minutes, turning occasionally until lightly browned on all sides.
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Stir in tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes to coat chicken and vegetables evenly.
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Pour in chicken broth. Add Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
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Stir in pasta, cover again, and simmer for 10 minutes more, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
08 -
Lower heat to very low. Gradually stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and baby spinach until spinach wilts.
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Cover and let rest off heat for 5 minutes to fully develop flavors. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve immediately.
# Helpful Notes:
01 -
Use room-temperature cream to prevent curdling and grate Parmesan fresh for optimal melting.
02 -
Do not overcook chicken; cut into uniform pieces for even cooking.
03 -
Ditalini pasta holds shape without becoming mushy; stir occasionally during cooking.
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Sun-dried tomatoes provide signature tang and umami; drain excess oil before adding.