Description
Marry Me Chicken Soup – A Hug in a Bowl is a soul-soothing dish that wraps you in warmth with every spoonful. This creamy, flavorful soup blends tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and rich cheeses into a velvety broth that’s perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family dinners. With its heartwarming flavors and delightful texture, this soup is bound to impress both family and friends alike. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (julienne-cut, packed in oil with herbs)
- 1 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomato jar
- 1 ½ cups chopped yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 tsp fresh basil (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper (or more if you like heat)
- 8 oz uncooked medium shell pasta
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed (room temperature)
- 1 ½ oz Parmesan cheese, finely shredded (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat sun-dried tomato oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for 2 minutes until the mixture deepens in color.
- Pour in chicken broth and add heavy cream, basil, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper; bring to a gentle boil and simmer for about 12 minutes.
- Add uncooked pasta to the pot; reduce heat to medium-low and cook for approximately 12 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Lower the heat; stir in spinach, shredded chicken, cream cheese, and Parmesan until melted and warmed through.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 58mg