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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup Recipe

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This Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish combining tender shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich, creamy broth infused with Italian herbs. Enhanced with pasta, fresh spinach, and creamy cheeses, this comforting soup is perfect for cozy meals and packed with vibrant flavors.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomato jar
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 64 oz (2 32oz packages) chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
  • 2 tsp sea salt

Pasta & Greens

  • 2 cups dry shell pasta
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped

Proteins & Cheese

  • 3 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded
  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Garnish

  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat oil and onions: Place a large pot over medium-high heat and add the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar. Add the finely chopped onions and cook for about 5 minutes until they become translucent.
  2. Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release the aroma.
  3. Add sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste: Mix in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring well to combine the flavors.
  4. Cook mixture: Continue cooking the mixture for about 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  5. Add liquids and seasonings: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Add the fresh basil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, and sea salt. Stir thoroughly.
  6. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  7. Cook pasta: Add the dry shell pasta to the pot and let the soup simmer for another 12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
  8. Incorporate spinach, chicken, and cheeses: Add the chopped fresh spinach, shredded cooked chicken breasts, cream cheese, and shredded Parmesan cheese to the soup. Stir well.
  9. Melt cheeses: Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese fully melt and the soup turns creamy.
  10. Finish and garnish: Remove the pot from heat and garnish with extra grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil before serving.

Notes

  • For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or evaporated milk.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation.
  • Sun-dried tomato oil adds great flavor; olive or avocado oil can be used if unavailable.
  • Short pasta like rotini, penne, or elbow macaroni can replace shell pasta.
  • Substitute fresh spinach with arugula, Swiss chard, or kale as preferred.
  • For a vegetarian alternative, replace chicken with tofu and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

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