Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup: Simple Comfort (Print Version)

Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup is a hearty, flavorful meal. Learn how to make this comforting dish with personal tips, easy steps, and kitchen wisdom.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: Italian-American
Dietary: Contains Dairy, Gluten

# Ingredients:

→ Base & Protein

01 - 1 lb Ground Chicken
02 - 1 tbsp Olive Oil
03 - 1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
04 - 2 medium Carrots, chopped
05 - 2 stalks Celery, chopped
06 - 4 cloves Garlic, minced

→ Flavor & Creaminess

07 - 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
08 - 6 cups Chicken Broth, low sodium
09 - 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced Tomatoes, undrained
10 - 1.5 tsp Italian Seasoning
11 - 0.5 tsp Dried Oregano
12 - 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
13 - 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated (plus more for garnish)

→ Pasta & Greens

14 - 1 cup Small Pasta (ditalini or orzo)
15 - 5 oz bag Fresh Spinach

→ Finishing Touches

16 - Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
17 - Fresh Parsley, for garnish (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Grab your favorite big pot or Dutch oven and get it warm over medium-high heat. Add a tiny splash of olive oil, then toss in your ground chicken. Break it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. You want it nicely browned, no pink bits, which usually takes about 5-7 minutes. This step is crucial for flavor, so don't rush it! I always smell that savory goodness filling the kitchen here, it’s the best start.
02 - Once your chicken is cooked through, drain any excess fat if there’s a lot (I usually don’t have much with lean chicken). Add your chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté them for about 5-7 minutes, until they start to soften and the onion turns translucent. This is where the kitchen starts to smell really good, like a proper home-cooked meal is brewing. Don't let them get too brown, just softened.
03 - Now, stir in your minced garlic and tomato paste. Let them cook together for about a minute, stirring constantly, until that tomato paste darkens a bit and smells fragrant. This really brings out its sweetness. Then pour in your chicken broth, diced tomatoes (undrained!), Italian seasoning, and dried oregano. Give it a good stir, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot – that's pure flavor right there!
04 - Bring the soup to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Once it’s bubbling lightly, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes. This allows all those wonderful flavors to meld together. I always taste it here and adjust the salt and pepper. Honestly, this is where I usually add a little extra pepper because I love that warmth.
05 - After simmering, stir in your small pasta. Increase the heat slightly to bring the soup back to a simmer, then cook uncovered according to package directions, usually 7-10 minutes, until the pasta is al dente. Keep an eye on it; overcooked pasta in soup is a sad, mushy business, and I've definitely made that mistake before! You might need to add a splash more broth if it gets too thick.
06 - Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach until the spinach wilts down, which happens pretty fast. Then, add about half of your freshly grated Parmesan cheese and stir until it melts into the soup. Taste one last time and adjust seasonings if needed. The Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup should look beautifully creamy and inviting now, ready for a big bowl!

# Notes:

01 - Don't add the pasta too early, or it'll get mushy and soak up all your broth – I learned that the hard way!
02 - This soup actually tastes even better the next day, so make extra! Just store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
03 - If you don't have ground chicken, ground turkey works just fine. I've even done it with Italian sausage (minus the Italian seasoning, naturally), and it was delicious!
04 - A sprinkle of fresh parsley and a dash of red pepper flakes right before serving really makes this Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup pop.

# Tools You'll Need:

01 - Large pot or Dutch oven
02 - Wooden spoon
03 - Ladle

# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories: 450
Total Fat: 25g
Total Carbohydrate: 30g
Protein: 30g

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