Chicken Alfredo Soup
This creamy and comforting Chicken Alfredo Soup is flavorful and delicious. Tender chicken is simmered in a creamy Alfredo sauce, herbs and spinach for a delicious soup. This easy soup recipe is made with a handful of ingredients and is perfect with a salad and a side of crusty bread.
Servings: 6
Calories: 510kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 Roma tomatoes chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package 9 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh chopped spinach
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and keep warm.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and tomatoes and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and the soup is smooth.
- Add the tortellini and cook according to the package instructions until tender, about 7-9 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and chopped spinach. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Serve hot, garnished with black pepper and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 932mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1317IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 1mg