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Looking for a quick, light soup that’s both comforting and satisfying? This spinach Florentine chicken soup comes together in minutes with just a handful of ingredients.
Light, lemony, and full of flavor, it’s a simple way to turn cooked chicken and a few pantry staples into a nourishing meal.
It’s perfect for a quick lunch or easy weeknight dinner when you want something warm without a lot of effort.
Ingredients and Substituions
- Onion, chopped – adds a savory base
- Baby spinach – fresh or frozen both work
- Chicken broth – use your favorite (low-sodium if preferred).
- Orzo, cooked (or another small pasta) – adds heartiness
- Cooked chicken breast, chopped – rotisserie works great
- Lemon juice – key for brightness and that tangy flavor
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Ground nutmeg – just a pinch adds warmth
Calories and WW Points
Each serving (about 1-1/4 cups) of this tasty satisfying soup has about 210 calories and 1 WW Point.
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(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
5 PointsPlus (Old plan)
How to Make Spinach Florentine Chicken Soup?
This simple soup comes together in minutes with just 3 easy steps…
Step 1:
Spray a large saucepan with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add the onion and spinach and cook, stirring often, until the spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
Step 2:
Remove saucepan from the heat. Add the chicken broth and puree the mixture either right in the saucepan with an immersion (stick) blender (affiliate link) or in batches using a traditional blender (affiliate link).
Step 3:
Return the spinach mixture to the saucepan and add the pasta, chicken, lemon juice, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until hot, about 5 minutes more.
Recipe Notes
- This is a great way to use leftover or pre-cooked chicken. Keeping some on hand makes meals like this come together quickly.
- Cook the orzo just until al dente so it holds its texture in the soup.
- The lemon juice really brings everything together, so don’t skip it.
- For a little extra creaminess and protein, top with a dollop of fat-free Greek yogurt before serving.
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Spinach Florentine Chicken Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 6 ounces baby spinach
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup orzo, cooked according to package directions (or other small shape pasta)
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch or two of ground nutmeg to taste
Instructions
- Spray a large saucepan with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add the onion and spinach and cook, stirring often, until the spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from the heat. Add the chicken broth and puree the mixture either right in the saucepan with an immersion (stick) blender (affiliate link) or in batches in a traditional blender.
- Return the spinach broth mixture to the saucepan and add the pasta, chicken, lemon juice, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until hot, about 5 minutes more.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan) This soup calls for chopped cooked chicken breast. I like to keep cooked chicken breast on hand, either in the fridge or freezer, for quick and easy meals. You could always substitute rotisserie chicken breast. You will also need 1/2 cup orzo, or some other small pasta shape, cooked according to package directions just until it is al dente, with a bit of chew left so it isn’t mushy in your soup.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Source: Weight Watchers SmartPoints Cookbook
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