Tuscan Chicken Soup (Printable Version)

Rotini, juicy chicken, and sun-dried tomatoes mix with smooth, creamy flavors for a bowl you’ll crave all winter.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 cups uncooked rotini noodles
02 - 3 to 4 oz chopped sun-dried tomatoes
03 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
04 - 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
05 - 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
06 - 3 oz canned tomato paste
07 - 1/4 cup chopped basil, fresh
08 - 4 cups chicken stock
09 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
10 - 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or pressed
11 - Salt and pepper (just add what tastes right)

→ For Garnish

12 - Freshly grated parmesan cheese

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Ladle the finished dish into bowls. Sprinkle each with a generous mound of parmesan. Dig in right away.
02 - When it’s off the stove, pour in the heavy cream. Give it all one last stir for a creamy twist. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if it needs a little more.
03 - Pop the dry rotini into your simmering mix. Let it cook until the noodles have a bit of bite left—usually takes around 10 to 12 minutes, but check your box just in case.
04 - Splash in chicken broth. Turn up the heat till it boils, then bring it back to a comfy simmer. Shake in Italian herbs along with salt and pepper. Give it a taste if you want.
05 - Drop in the tomato paste. Stir for a minute, then add shredded chicken. Make sure it’s mixed well.
06 - Toss in those sun-dried tomatoes and fresh chopped basil. Let them soak up the heat for about a minute so flavors blend together.
07 - Heat up a big pot over medium heat. Pour in a splash of oil, toss in the onions and pressed garlic, and stir until everything’s soft with a little color.
08 - Before you turn on the stove, prep all the ingredients. Shred the chicken and chop up the veggies so they're ready to go.

# Additional Notes:

01 - If you want to make this ahead of time, wait to add the pasta until just before you eat. Noodles can soak up a lot of your broth if they sit for too long.
02 - Sun-dried tomatoes bring a strong tangy punch—add less if you’re not into bold flavors.