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Creamy Spinach Chicken Soup

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A comforting bowl of creamy spinach chicken soup, perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped
  • 4 cups fresh spinach (or frozen, thawed and drained)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half/coconut cream)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • Olive oil, for sautéing

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients: Chop chicken, mince garlic, and dice onion.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot, add onion and sauté until translucent. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant.
  3. Cook the chicken: Add chopped chicken, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through.
  4. Add the broth: Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Mix in the spinach: Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
  6. Incorporate the cream and cheese: Reduce heat and slowly stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan until combined.
  7. Season to perfection: Adjust seasoning to taste with nutmeg, salt, or pepper.
  8. Serve and enjoy: Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and cracked pepper.

Notes

For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. Feel free to add other vegetables or spices to customize the soup to your liking.

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Keywords: spinach, chicken, soup, creamy, comfort food

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