Here’s a simple and delicious creamy chicken spinach soup recipe you can make at home. It’s healthy, comforting, and perfect for any day!
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie or leftover works great)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth
Instructions
- Sauté vegetables
In a large pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened. - Add chicken and broth
Stir in shredded chicken and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. - Add cream and spinach
Pour in the heavy cream and add spinach. Stir until spinach wilts and the soup is heated through. - Season
Add thyme, salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. - Serve
Ladle into bowls and enjoy! Optional: top with grated Parmesan or a slice of crusty bread.
💡 Tips:
- For a thicker soup, blend part of the soup with an immersion blender before adding spinach.
- You can swap heavy cream for Greek yogurt for a lighter version, but add it at the end and avoid boiling to prevent curdling.
If you want, I can also give you a super quick 20-minute version that’s creamy and rich without making it complicated. Do you want me to do that?
