Name: Simple Marry Me Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil; 1.5 cups diced onion (about 1 medium onion); 5 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 8 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon dried basil or finely chopped fresh basil; 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste); 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 8 ounces small pasta such as ditalini or small shells; 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped; 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2.5 ounces Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Description

A creamy and comforting Marry Me Chicken Soup made with tender chicken, small pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Italian herbs in a rich broth blended with cream cheese and Parmesan.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
1.5 cups diced onion (about 1 medium onion)
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
8 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon dried basil or finely chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 ounces small pasta such as ditalini or small shells
3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2.5 ounces Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the tomato paste and chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for about 2 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Add heavy cream, basil, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 12 minutes.
Add the pasta and cook for 10–12 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally.
Lower the heat and add the chopped spinach, cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, and Parmesan.
Stir for about 5 minutes until the cheeses melt and the spinach wilts.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot.

Notes

Rotisserie chicken works well and saves preparation time.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for smoother melting and better flavor.
If the soup thickens during storage, add a splash of chicken broth when reheating.
Small pasta shapes work best for easy spoonfuls.
Cook pasta separately if planning to store the soup longer to prevent it from absorbing too much broth.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 95mg