Creamy Tuscan White Bean & Chicken Soup
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced or shredded carrots
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 - 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
- 1 3/4 cups cooked cannellini beans or 15 oz. can
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- dash of pepper
- 1/4 cup half & half
- 1 cup of spinach leaves thinly sliced
- fresh sage leaves for garnish
- Freshly grated Parmesan for serving if desired
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the carrot and garlic and cook a minute longer.
- Add the chicken, broth, beans, spices, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower flame and simmer over a medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
- Add the half & half and spinach. Stir to combine. Cook until spinach just begins to wilt, approximately 2 minutes.
- Serve with freshly grated Parmesan and garnish with fresh sage leaves.