Description
This Hearty Chicken Tuscan Soup is a flavorful and comforting meal featuring tender chicken thighs simmered with white beans, diced tomatoes, and a medley of aromatic vegetables. Perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs and fresh parsley, this soup is both nourishing and satisfying, ideal for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound (450 grams) boneless skinless chicken thighs
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Canned Goods
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
Liquids and Oils
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings and Herbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the pot: Heat a large soup pot over medium heat for about 1 minute to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté vegetables: Add olive oil to the pot, stir in the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften. Then add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken and liquids: Place the chicken thighs into the pot and pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Add beans and seasoning: Stir in the drained white beans, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Partially cover the pot and cook for 25 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through and become tender.
- Shred chicken and finish soup: Remove the chicken thighs from the pot and shred them with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot, stir in the chopped fresh parsley, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve warm for a comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs with boneless skinless chicken breasts, though thighs provide more tenderness and flavor.
- For added creaminess, stir in a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk before serving.
- Feel free to use dried Italian seasoning or fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary as alternatives.
- This soup stores well and tastes even better the next day; refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure chicken broth and canned tomatoes do not contain any gluten additives.
