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Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup

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Savor the warmth of Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup, a quick and adaptable comfort food bursting with rich flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken can substitute with ground turkey or beef
  • 1 medium Onion, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
For the Soup
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
For the Herbs and Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • optional Red Pepper Flakes for heat
For the Finishing Touches
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach
  • 1 medium Carrot, diced
  • 1 stalk Celery, diced

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add ground chicken, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Set aside chicken.
  3. Add minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
  4. Return the chicken to the pot and stir in the chicken broth, scraping up brown bits.
  5. Add heavy cream and whole milk, maintaining a gentle simmer. Do not boil.
  6. Stir in dried basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper; add red pepper flakes if desired.
  7. Increase heat to bring to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes.
  8. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted, then add shredded mozzarella and stir until combined.
  9. Add fresh spinach, diced carrot, and diced celery. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm garnished with extra Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This soup is versatile; feel free to customize with your favorite seasonal vegetables.

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