This Tuscan Chicken Soup with Italian flavors is loaded with white beans, dino kale, and tomatoes. It’s just right for cold evenings!
You know where I got the idea for this soup recipe? From a can of soup. Yesterday I was at the grocery store thinking to myself, “Self, you need to come up with some recipes for this week.” I looked over at the soups and saw a can of Tuscan chicken pasta soup and was like, “Aha! That will do quite nicely!” It has been really cold in San Francisco the past couple days, so a hot bowl of hearty soup sounded just perfect.
The canned soup had noodles, and I bought pasta to use in the same way. Then I remembered that noodles in leftover soup always tend to get a bit mushy, so I went with cubed potatoes instead. I chose to leave my potatoes unpeeled, but you can of course peel yours if you prefer. I’m not the boss of you.
This healthy, filling soup recipe is ready in only about 30 minutes, which is my kind of meal. One pot, a half hour, and dinner is done! Red wine and crusty bread for dipping will make this meal even better. Grab a spoon and dig in!
Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, chicken, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt. Stir and saute until onion is tender (about 5 minutes)
Pour in chicken broth, tomatoes, potatoes, mushrooms, and beans. Bring to a low boil, and reduce heat to medium. Cook at a low boil for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Stir in kale, and cook 5 minutes longer or until kale is wilted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
You can learn more about dino kale right here. If you can’t find it, try another variety of kale or spinach instead.
To save on prep time, cut the potatoes while the chicken cooks. Then, cut the kale while the potatoes cook.
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Andi Gleeson
Andi Gleeson is a passionate blogger and mom based in San Francisco who focuses on easy and delicious dinner recipes.
16 comments
GiGi Eats
10 years ago
Done & Done! MAKING this!!!!
Andi Gleeson
10 years ago
Hope you love it, GiGi. Thanks!
Justine | Cooking and Beer
10 years ago
What’s not to love about this soup?! Loving all of the deliciousness!
Andi Gleeson
10 years ago
Thank you, Justine! xo
Cate | Chez CateyLou
10 years ago
Its like you made this soup with me in mind – this is my ideal combo of soup ingredients! I also try to avoid using pasta in soup because I love freezing leftovers and it just doesn’t work well – using potatoes is a great idea!
Andi Gleeson
10 years ago
I DID make it just for you, Cate :) Thank you so much!
Becky | The COokie Rookie
10 years ago
SO PRETTY! The perfect comfort food. love love!
Andi Gleeson
10 years ago
Thank you so much, Becky!
Melanie | Melanie Makes
10 years ago
Love how hearty this soup is, Andi – perfect to warm tummies on these chilly fall evenings.
Andi Gleeson
10 years ago
Thank you, Melanie!
Heather Cheney | heatherlikesfood.com
10 years ago
Yum! What a gorgeous, comforting soup!
Andi Gleeson
10 years ago
Thank you so much, Heather!! xo
Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T
10 years ago
I love it when simple recipes come to mind so easily! This looks so perfect for winter.
Andi Gleeson
10 years ago
Thank you, Julie!
Tonia from TheGunnySack
10 years ago
Great idea for inspiration! I love homemade soup and could it for every day!
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16 comments
Done & Done! MAKING this!!!!
Hope you love it, GiGi. Thanks!
What’s not to love about this soup?! Loving all of the deliciousness!
Thank you, Justine! xo
Its like you made this soup with me in mind – this is my ideal combo of soup ingredients! I also try to avoid using pasta in soup because I love freezing leftovers and it just doesn’t work well – using potatoes is a great idea!
I DID make it just for you, Cate :) Thank you so much!
SO PRETTY! The perfect comfort food. love love!
Thank you so much, Becky!
Love how hearty this soup is, Andi – perfect to warm tummies on these chilly fall evenings.
Thank you, Melanie!
Yum! What a gorgeous, comforting soup!
Thank you so much, Heather!! xo
I love it when simple recipes come to mind so easily! This looks so perfect for winter.
Thank you, Julie!
Great idea for inspiration! I love homemade soup and could it for every day!
I love soup on cold days too. Thanks, Tonia! :)