Description
Creamy Chicken Soup Recipe made with tender chicken, pasta, cream cheese, cheddar, and spinach. A rich, comforting soup ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup diced carrots
½ cup diced celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
1½ cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
1 cup cream cheese, softened
½ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Black pepper, to taste
2 cups uncooked ditalini pasta
2 cups chopped spinach
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in olive oil until tender.
2. Add cooked chicken and cook 3 minutes.
3. Add broth, cream cheese, and heavy cream; bring to a boil and cook 15 minutes.
4. Lower heat and add pasta and cheddar; simmer until pasta is tender.
5. Stir in spinach until wilted.
6. Season with salt and pepper and serve with Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Rotisserie chicken works well.
Add extra broth when reheating.
Small pasta shapes are best for this soup.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American