Description
Marry me chicken soup promises pure comfort with its rich, velvety texture and irresistible blend of tender chicken and savory herbs. Hearty ingredients meld together, creating a soul-warming dish that will captivate your senses and leave you craving another spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 64 ounces (1.9 liters) chicken broth
- 2 cups (473 ml) rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 3 cups (710 ml) baby spinach, chopped
- 8 ounces (227 grams) medium shell pasta
Dairy and Cream Ingredients:
- 1 cup (237 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, cubed
- 1.5 ounces (43 grams) Parmesan cheese, shredded
Herbs, Spices, and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1.5 cups (355 ml) yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 12 cup (118 ml) sun-dried tomatoes, julienne-cut
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) oil from sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) tomato paste
- 4 teaspoons (20 ml) fresh basil, chopped
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) kosher salt
- 1.5 teaspoons (7.5 ml) Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon (1.25 ml) red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat reserved sun-dried tomato oil in a large pot over medium heat, gently sautéing diced onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate tomato paste and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, stirring continuously until the paste deepens in color and releases a rich, concentrated aroma.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper, gradually raising temperature until the mixture reaches a gentle rolling boil.
- Add uncooked pasta to the simmering liquid, reducing heat and cooking for 10-12 minutes until pasta reaches perfect al dente texture, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Introduce fresh spinach leaves, shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until ingredients are fully melted, incorporated, and heated through.
- Allow soup to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and reach optimal serving temperature, ensuring a creamy, harmonious final dish.
Notes
- Save time by using leftover rotisserie chicken or quickly grilling chicken breasts before adding to the soup.
- Boost protein by stirring in white beans or chickpeas for extra nutrition and texture.
- Keep gluten-free by substituting regular pasta with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta varieties.
- Enhance flavor depth by using homemade chicken stock instead of store-bought broth for a richer taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 431
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg