Description
Marry Me Chicken Soup is a creamy, comforting soup that blends tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and pasta in a rich, flavorful broth, offering a cozy twist on the beloved Marry Me Chicken dish.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 6 oz pasta (such as shell or fusilli)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 to 1 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups fresh spinach
- Optional: 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Add pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
- Stir in shredded chicken, heavy cream, grated Parmesan, and fresh spinach.
- Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 5 minutes, until the spinach is wilted and the soup is heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Add tomato paste for a deeper tomato flavor.
- Use half-and-half or coconut milk for a lighter or dairy-free version.
- For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free pasta and broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
