Marry Me Chicken Soup

Fast and easy to prepare, Marry Me Chicken Soup is a decadent, creamy tomato soup with hints of sun-dried tomato, garlic, parmesan, and Italian seasoning that will have you saying "I do" to another bowl.

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Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: marry me chicken soup, marry me soup

Prep Time: 18

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 498kcal

Author: Lyn Croyle

Equipment

Dutch oven

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil or oil from sundried tomatoes
1 small onion diced small, about 1 cup
1 rib celery sliced thin
1 small small carrot sliced thin
3 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
5 cups chicken broth
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning can use ¼ teaspoon thyme and ¼ teaspoon oregano instead
1 pinch red pepper flakes
6 ounces small pasta like macaroni, shells, or orecchiette
2-3 handfuls fresh spinach thin julienne
2 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie or leftover work great
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil and more parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add onions, celery, and carrots and cook until softened, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and sun dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes longer, then stir in the tomato paste.
Add broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and pasta to pot. Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
Stir in the spinach, cooked chicken, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes longer to heat through.
Serve the soup and garnish with more cheese and fresh basil on top.

Recipe Tips

When Making a Large Batch: If you are making a large batch to save for later, cook and store the pasta separately. Keep in mind that you will end up with a slightly more brothy soup so you can reduce the liquid slightly (by about 2 cups) and then adjust it after cooking if you feel like the soup needs more.

For a Thicker Soup Texture: If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mix in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to the heavy cream before adding it to the pot. If you prefer to thicken with flour, stir in 2 tablespoons of flour to the vegetables along with the tomato paste.

For the Perfect Pasta: Keep a close eye on the pasta so it doesn’t overcook and become too mushy or soggy.

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