Creamy Chicken Florentine Soup

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Creamy and cozy, this Chicken Florentine Soup delivers big on flavor with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and savory Parmesan cheese.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Servings:

Calories: 412kcal

Author: Chef Molly Pisula

Ingredients

1 medium yellow onion
2 carrots
2 garlic cloves
2 cups fresh baby spinach about 2 ½ ounces
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons flour
¼ cup white wine
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded (about ¾ pound)
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese plus more to garnish

Instructions

Peel onion and chop finely.
Peel carrots, then slice vertically into 2 or 3 planks. Cut planks into thin strips, then cut across the strips to make small cubes.
Peel and mince garlic cloves.
Roughly chop spinach.
Add oil to a large saucepan and heat over medium.
Add chopped onions, carrots, and garlic, along with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sauté vegetables until tender and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Add in flour and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Pour in white wine, and stir until it evaporates.
Pour in the chicken broth. Turn up the heat, until the soup begins to simmer.
Add chicken and chopped spinach. Turn down the heat so that soup stays at a low simmer.
Slowly whisk in the cream and parmesan cheese. Simmer for 10 minutes, until soup thickens a little. This also allows flavors to meld.
Taste, and season with additional salt and pepper, as needed.
Serve, topped with more parmesan cheese.

Notes

Storage Tips:

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Note that the soup may look like it is a little broken after refrigeration. Just reheat gently and stir well to bring It back together. Reheating on the stovetop rather than the microwave is recommended.

Expert Tips:

Want an even thicker soup? Dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water, then stir it into the soup as it is simmering on the stove.

If you are craving an even heartier version of this soup, try adding pasta when you add the broth. You may need to simmer it longer depending on how long the pasta takes to cook. Orzo or ditalini would be good options to add, or put in some fresh tortellini. You could also add rice instead of pasta. Perfect for a cozy meal!

Or, add flavor by changing up the herbs in the recipe or adding a little kick with red pepper flakes. You can also try adding savory sun-dried tomatoes or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for extra flavor.

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