Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup–a creamy chicken soup loaded with tender noodles, spinach, sundried tomato pesto and parmesan for a flavorful twist on classic chicken noodle soup. Make it in the Instant Pot or slow cooker.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup
This soup totally hit the spot! We all loved this comforting, savory soup. The sundried tomato pesto and parmesan add so much flavor. It’s like chicken noodle soup’s fancy Italian cousin. We had just gotten home from Costco so I used some of the rotisserie chicken we bought in the soup. It made it so fast and easy to make, especially since it has a 1 minute pressure cooking time. Switch up your normal chicken soup for this one instead! I think you’ll love it.
Ingredients/Substitution Ideas
- Butter–or olive oil
- Shallot–or ½ cup diced onion
- Celery
- Chicken Broth–or water and Better than Bouillon chicken base
- Black Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- White Wine Vinegar–or red wine vinegar
- Chopped Rotisserie Chicken
- Egg Noodles–or Ditalini Pasta
- Evaporated Milk–or Half and Half
- Parmesan Cheese
- Spinach–or kale
- Sundried Tomato Pesto–or chopped sundried tomatoes
Steps
Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. When display says HOT add in the butter and let it melt. Add in the shallot and celery and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot.
Add in the pepper, garlic powder, vinegar, chicken and pasta.
Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set SOUP button to 1 minute. When time is up move valve to venting. Remove the lid.
Pour some of the hot broth in with the milk to temper and then pour it into the pot. Stir in the parmesan, spinach and sundried tomato pesto.
Adjust seasonings to taste. Ladle into bowls and serve.
Notes/Tips
- Serve with breadsticks, garlic bread or dinner rolls.
- Try adding in some sliced mushrooms.
- Try using leftover turkey instead of chicken.
- I used my 6 quart Instant Pot*. You can also make this in a 4 or 8 quart pot.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container* in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Other recipes you can make with sundried tomato pesto are Dump and Marry Me Casserole and Therapy Casserole.
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute (plus 5 minute NPR)
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
A creamy chicken soup loaded with tender noodles, spinach, sundried tomato pesto and parmesan for a flavorful twist on classic chicken noodle soup. Make it in the Instant Pot or slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 shallot, diced
- 1 rib of celery, sliced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2–3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 4 oz egg noodles or ditalini pasta
- 1 cup evaporated milk or half and half
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 2 Tbsp sundried tomato pesto (or chopped sundried tomatoes)
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions:
- Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. When display says HOT add in the butter and let it melt. Add in the shallot and celery and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot.
- Add in the pepper, garlic powder, vinegar, chicken and pasta.
- Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set SOUP button to 1 minute. When time is up move valve to venting. Remove the lid.
- Pour some of the hot broth in with the milk to temper and then pour it into the pot. Stir in the parmesan, spinach and sundried tomato pesto.
- Adjust seasonings to taste. Ladle into bowls and serve.
Slow Cooker Instructions:
- In a pan on the stove, melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the shallot and celery and sauté for 2–3 minutes to soften and bring out their flavor. Transfer everything to the slow cooker.
- Pour in the chicken broth, pepper, garlic powder, vinegar, and chicken. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or on high for 2–3 hours.
- Add the pasta during the last 30–40 minutes of cooking time (depending on the shape and your slow cooker’s heat level) and let it cook until tender.
- Warm the milk slightly and whisk in a bit of the hot broth to temper it. Stir the milk mixture into the slow cooker along with the parmesan, spinach, and sundried tomato pesto.
- Cover for about 5–10 minutes to let the spinach wilt and the flavors meld.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, then ladle into bowls and serve.
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot or Slow Cooker
More chicken soups to try…
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This makes plenty of servings. You can easily halve this recipe.
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
This recipe for Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is fast and easy to make. No need to cook the chicken ahead of time, just add it straight to your pressure cooker along with the veggies and broth. We love making this recipe on a cold day or when we have a sick one in the house.
Instant Pot Creamy White Chicken Chili
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Instant Pot Creamy Wild Rice and Chicken Soup
Pure comfort food made quickly in your electric pressure cooker. It’s a thick and hearty soup made with wild rice, brown rice, seasonings, vegetables and tender bites of chicken. You can also substitute leftover turkey in this soup. No rice-a-roni packages or pre-packaged foods are used in this version of the soup.
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