Chicken Spinach Artichoke Soup
A creamy, hearty soup combining tender chicken, spinach, and artichokes, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 yellow onion yellow onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 lemon juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1.25 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 14-oz can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion and celery until soft, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Add chicken breasts, simmer until cooked, 10-12 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred with forks, then return to pot. Add artichokes, cheeses, and cream; cook until melted. Stir in spinach, garnish, and serve.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add more heavy cream or cheese as desired.