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Marry Me Chicken Soup: A Comforting and Flavorful Delight


  • Author: Mary
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This creamy and flavorful chicken soup is packed with rich, savory ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and rotisserie chicken. It’s comforting and indulgent with a perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and creamy flavors, sure to make anyone fall in love with it.


Ingredients

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  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (julienned, drained, packed in herb-infused oil)
  • 1 tablespoon oil from the sun-dried tomato jar (divided)
  • 1 ½ cups yellow onion (chopped)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced, about 4 teaspoons)
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 (32-ounce) cartons chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 teaspoons fresh basil (chopped, plus extra for garnish, optional)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (plus extra for garnish, optional)
  • 8 ounces medium shell pasta (uncooked)
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach (roughly chopped)
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken (shredded)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (cubed and softened)
  • 1 ½ ounces Parmesan cheese (finely shredded, plus extra for garnish)

Instructions

  • Heat ½ tablespoon of oil from the sun-dried tomato jar in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, then add the heavy cream, fresh basil, kosher salt, dried Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Add the uncooked shell pasta to the pot and cook according to the package directions, typically around 10-12 minutes, until al dente.
  • Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the chopped spinach, shredded rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the cream cheese to melt and the soup to thicken.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning with extra salt or red pepper if needed.
  • Serve the soup hot, garnished with extra fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • You can substitute the rotisserie chicken with cooked chicken breast or thighs for a healthier option.
  • For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream and reduce the amount of cream cheese.
  • Feel free to add more or less crushed red pepper to control the heat level.
  • This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chicken Soup, Creamy Chicken Soup, Rotisserie Chicken Soup, Sun-Dried Tomato Soup, Marry Me Chicken, Spinach Soup, Comfort Soup, Pasta Soup