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Chicken Florentine Soup

Experience the Classic Chicken Florentine in soup form for a wintertime treat!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 330kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs. chicken pieces on the bone about 6 drumsticks and thighs
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 stalk rosemary
  • 1 sprig fresh oregano
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 5 oz. baby spinach leaves or chopped spinach
  • 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, garlic, rosemary, oregano and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove chicken pieces and strain the broth.
  • As soon as the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the chicken from the bone and discard the bones.
  • In a large pot, heat oil.
  • Add onion and saute until translucent.
  • Add broth, 1 cup water and chicken.
  • Add heavy cream. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes on medium low heat.
  • Add spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the spinach is wilted.
  • Add parsley, salt and crushed red pepper.

Notes

You can use dried herbs if you do not have fresh, however it won't have the same optimal flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2335IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
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