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Bowl of Marry Me Chicken Soup, a comforting chicken soup recipe.

Marry Me Chicken Soup

A comforting and creamy chicken soup that warms both the body and soul, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (julienne-cut, packed in oil with herbs)
  • 1 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomato jar
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
For the Broth
  • 32 oz chicken broth or 2 packages
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 tsp fresh basil plus more for garnish
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper or more if you like heat
For the Pasta and Vegetables
  • 8 oz uncooked medium shell pasta
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
For the Creaminess
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cubed (room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 oz Parmesan cheese, finely shredded plus more for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of sun-dried tomato oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add onions and garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Building the Soup Base
  1. Stir in tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste deepens in color.
Simmering the Broth
  1. Pour in the chicken broth, cream, basil, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper.
  2. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer for 12 minutes.
Cooking the Pasta
  1. Add the pasta, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
Final Touch
  1. Lower the heat to low, then stir in spinach, shredded chicken, cream cheese, and Parmesan.
  2. Stir often for 5 minutes until the cheeses melt and the chicken is warmed through.
Serving
  1. Ladle into bowls, garnish with extra Parmesan, fresh basil, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
  2. Serve immediately with crusty bread or a fresh green salad on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 29gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 1170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For a richer flavor, try using homemade chicken broth. Add more vegetables, like carrots or celery, for extra nutrition and texture. Stir in some lemon juice right before serving for a bright touch that elevates the flavor.

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