Description
Looking for a comforting, creamy soup that will warm your heart? This Delicious Marry Me Chicken-Inspired Soup is the answer! With its rich combination of tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, each spoonful feels like a cozy embrace. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Plus, it’s flexible—feel free to customize it with your favorite add-ins! Enjoy a bowl of love and comfort with this delightful soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained)
- 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil
- 1 ½ cups chopped yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 64 ounces chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 teaspoons fresh basil (plus more for garnish)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (plus more for garnish)
- 8 ounces uncooked medium shell pasta
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach (chopped)
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken (shredded)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
- 1 ½ ounces Parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Heat half the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste; cook for another minute.
- Add chicken broth, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and uncooked pasta. Cook until pasta is al dente (10-12 minutes).
- Fold in spinach, shredded chicken, cream cheese, and Parmesan until well blended.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional basil and Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg