Description
This Marry Me Chicken Soup is a bowlful of pure love, bringing warmth and comfort to your dinner table. This delightful one-pot meal transforms a classic chicken entrée into a creamy, hearty soup that’s perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends. Packed with tender chicken, rich sun-dried tomatoes, and flavorful herbs, this soup is not only easy to prepare but also sure to impress. In just about an hour, you can enjoy this comforting dish that may even lead to proposals!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup drained julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil with herbs (from 1 [8.5-ounce] jar)
- 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomato jar, divided
- 1 1/2 cups chopped (1/4-inch) yellow onion (from 1 medium [8 ounce] onion)
- 4 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 4 teaspoons)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 (32-ounce) pkg. chicken broth (8 cups)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 teaspoons chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish (optional)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus more for garnish
- 8 ounces uncooked medium shell pasta (about 3 cups)
- 3 cups (3 ounces) packed roughly chopped fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed, at room temperature (about 1 cup)
- 1 1/2 ounce Parmesan cheese, finely shredded (about 1/2 cup) plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop for easy access.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat until shimmering. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.
- Add tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes; cook until tomato paste deepens in color.
- Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, basil, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add uncooked pasta; reduce heat to medium-low and cook until al dente.
- Lower the heat and mix in spinach, shredded chicken, cream cheese cubes, and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve garnished with extra cheese and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg