Description
This Marry Me Chicken Soup offers irresistible flavor and comfort with creamy broth, tender chicken, and fresh ingredients. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienne-cut, packed in oil with herbs
- 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomato jar
- 1.5 cups yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 32 oz chicken broth, about 2 packages
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 teaspoons fresh basil, plus more for garnish
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1.5 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or more to taste
- 8 oz medium shell pasta, uncooked
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed, room temperature
- 1.5 oz parmesan cheese, finely shredded, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Stir in tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes; cook for 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, cream, basil, salt, seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper; bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 12 minutes.
- Incorporate uncooked pasta and cook for 12 minutes until tender.
- Stir in spinach, chicken, cream cheese, and Parmesan; mix until melted and combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan and basil.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Easily adaptable for gluten-free pasta or dairy-free cream alternatives.
For thicker soup, add a splash of broth or water while reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg