Chicken Spinach Soup Recipe

Plain and simple — soup is good for the soul. No matter what kind of soup that you have the pleasure of enjoying, it’s usually always something that hits the spot. 

Let’s be honest: Have we have ever met a soup we didn’t like? While you can surely eat soup in the summer months, it’s appreciated even more once the weather turns cold.

The great part about this creamy chicken spinach soup is that it’s super filling, but it’s also full of veggies that will make you feel good about eating it.

PREP TIME 5 minutes
COOK TIME 30 minutes
SERVINGS 8

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 8 ounces sliced white mushrooms
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, shredded

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil.
2. Once hot, add the onion. Sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the mushrooms. Sauté until the mushrooms have shrunken in size, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Add the spinach and chicken. Stir to combine.
6. Bring to a boil, and lower to a simmer. Simmer for at least 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories per Serving 277
Total Fat 16.8 g
Saturated Fat 8.1 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 95.8 mg
Total Carbohydrates 9.8 g
Dietary Fiber 0.6 g
Total Sugars 4.9 g
Sodium 594.1 mg
Protein 21.6 g