Warm your soul with this dreamy, comforting Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup! Loaded with tender chicken, hearty pasta, vibrant spinach, savory sun-dried tomatoes, and finished with a luxurious creamy broth, every spoonful feels like a cozy hug. Rich yet balanced, this soup perfectly blends hearty comfort with vibrant Italian flavors. Trust me, this Tuscan delight is the ultimate comfort food that’ll quickly become a favorite for family dinners, chilly evenings, or whenever you crave something special.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Ultimate Comfort: Creamy, hearty, and incredibly satisfying.
Easy Yet Impressive: Quick to prepare but feels gourmet.
Bursting with Flavor: Layers of Tuscan-inspired flavors like sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan.
Flexible Ingredients: Easily adaptable to your pantry or dietary needs.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need for your Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup:

Main Ingredients

Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless): Juicy and flavorful; breast can substitute.
Small pasta shells (or substitute pasta, rice, potatoes): Adds hearty texture.
Parmesan cheese (grated): Delivers rich, savory depth.
Heavy cream (or milk): Gives the soup its signature creamy texture.
Baby spinach or kale: Adds freshness and nutrition.
Sun-dried tomato strips: Brings delightful flavor and color.

Soup Base

Butter: For rich, buttery flavor.
Onion, garlic, and celery: Aromatics to build depth.
White wine (optional): Adds complexity and depth.
Chicken broth and water: Forms a flavorful base.
Salt and pepper: Essential seasonings.

Soup Thickener

Cornflour (cornstarch) slurry: Thickens to perfect creamy consistency.

Note: Specific measurements are provided in the recipe card below.

How to Make the Recipe

Step 1: Cook the Chicken

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sauté in melted butter until lightly golden but not fully cooked; set aside.

Step 2: Flavor Base

Cook garlic, onion, and celery until softened. Add wine, simmer until reduced by half.

Step 3: Broth and Pasta

Pour in broth, water, salt, and pepper, bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions.

Step 4: Finish Chicken

Chop chicken into bite-size pieces and add back into the pot during the pasta cooking process.

Step 5: Complete the Soup

Reduce heat to low. Stir in parmesan, cream, spinach, and cornflour slurry until thickened and creamy.

Step 6: Serve

Ladle soup into bowls and garnish generously with sun-dried tomato strips and a drizzle of their flavorful oil.

Pro Tips for Making the Recipe

Wine Substitute: If avoiding alcohol, substitute with additional chicken broth for flavor.
Perfect Pasta: Regularly stir pasta while cooking to prevent sticking.
Storing Pasta Separately: Keep pasta separate from soup for leftovers to avoid bloating.

How to Serve

Serve Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup hot, garnished with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh parmesan, crusty bread, or a side salad. It’s perfect paired with a glass of your favorite white wine or sparkling water with lemon.

Make Ahead and Storage

Storing Leftovers

Store pasta and soup separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freezing

Freeze soup broth separately from pasta and veggies. Thaw and reheat gently, adding fresh pasta or reheating pasta separately.

Reheating

Warm gently on the stove, stirring occasionally until heated through.

FAQs

Can I use chicken breasts instead of thighs?
Yes! Slice chicken breasts horizontally into thinner steaks for quicker cooking.

What pasta works best?
Small pasta shapes like shells, ditalini, or orzo work perfectly.

Can I substitute heavy cream?
Yes, milk can be used reduce water slightly to maintain thickness, adding a knob of butter for richness.

How do I make it gluten-free?
Use gluten-free pasta and slightly increase cornflour slurry to maintain a creamy consistency.

Dive into a bowl of this irresistible Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup comfort food has never tasted so good!

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup Recipe