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Bowl of creamy chicken and spinach soup lightened up with chunks of chicken and fresh spinach

Creamy Chicken and Spinach Soup Lightened Up

A lighter version of creamy chicken and spinach soup that maintains rich flavor without excess calories.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup low-fat milk
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
  2. Add cubed chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk milk and flour until smooth. Stir into the soup.
  5. Add spinach, salt, and pepper. Cook until spinach wilts and soup thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 32gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For extra creaminess, substitute half the milk with plain Greek yogurt.

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