Description
A comforting bowl of creamy chicken soup infused with garlic, Parmesan cheese, and fresh spinach, perfect for chilly nights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the diced chicken, diced onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix gently to distribute ingredients.
- Cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, chopped spinach, and heavy cream. Mix well.
- Cook until the spinach is wilted and the soup is heated through, about 20–30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If adding pasta, stir it in now and simmer until al dente.
- Serve hot with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan and cracked black pepper.
Notes
Choose quality Parmesan for the best flavor; avoid adding cheese too early to prevent graininess. The soup can be adjusted for lower sodium and lighter versions by swapping out certain ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 150mg