Marry Me Chicken Soup
A rich and creamy soup blending chicken, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for cozy meals or impressing someone special.
Ingredients
Base ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil from the sun-dried tomato jar divided
- 1.5 cups chopped yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced about 4 teaspoons
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 32-ounce packages chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 teaspoons chopped fresh basil plus more for garnish, optional
Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1.5 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper plus more for garnish
Pasta and Vegetables
- 8 ounces uncooked medium shell pasta
- 3 cups roughly chopped fresh baby spinach
Protein and Dairy
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed at room temperature
- 1.5 ounces Parmesan cheese, finely shredded plus more for garnish
Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- 0.5 cup drained julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil with herbs
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients on a clean countertop.
Cooking
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil from the sun-dried tomato jar in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste and drained sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then add chopped basil, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper.
- Raise the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil, which should take around 12 minutes.
- Add the uncooked medium shell pasta and reduce heat to medium-low, cooking until the pasta is al dente, about 12 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped spinach, shredded chicken, cubed cream cheese, and Parmesan, cooking for about 5 more minutes until melted.
Serving
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan, basil, and red pepper flakes, if desired.
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Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers for 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze for 2-3 months. Consider adding vegetables or swapping proteins for variations.