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Tuscan Style Chicken Soup

Simple Tuscan Style Chicken Soup for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

Warm your soul with this nourishing Tuscan Style Chicken Soup, loaded with shredded chicken and vibrant vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 medium onion diced; use shallots for milder taste
  • 3 cloves garlic minced; freshly is preferred
  • 1 teaspoon thyme fresh or dried
For the Vegetables
  • 2 stalks celery chopped; can be omitted
  • 2 medium carrots diced; can substitute with parsnip
  • 2 medium potatoes diced; can substitute with sweet potatoes
For the Soup
  • 6 cups chicken stock homemade is ideal
  • to taste salt adjust to taste
  • to taste black pepper freshly cracked recommended
For the Protein
  • 1 can cannellini beans 15 ounces, drained; can substitute with kidney beans
  • 2 cups shredded chicken breasts can use thighs for more flavor
For the Greens
  • 2 cups kale chopped; can substitute with spinach
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped; for garnish
For the Finish
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan grated; can use nutritional yeast for vegan

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for about 3-5 minutes until they turn translucent and fragrant.
  2. Next, incorporate 2 chopped celery stalks, 2 diced carrots, and 2 medium diced potatoes into the pot. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables soften.
  3. Pour in 6 cups of chicken stock and season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Increase the heat until the mixture comes to a gentle simmer.
  4. Stir in 1 can of drained cannellini beans and 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken. Let the soup continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
  5. Add 2 cups of chopped kale and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the kale wilts beautifully.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls while it's still piping hot, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Gather and chop all your ingredients before starting. For freshness, use fresh herbs and monitor the simmering soup.

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