Description

A rich and comforting Marry Me Chicken Soup made with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, creamy broth, spinach, and pasta. Packed with bold Italian-inspired flavors, this cozy soup is hearty, creamy, and perfect for an easy family meal.

Ingredients

2 tbsp oil (olive oil or avocado oil)
1.5 cups onion, diced (about 1 medium onion)
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp tomato paste
0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed preferred)
8 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp basil (dried or fresh, finely chopped)
2 tsp salt, adjust to taste
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
8 oz pasta (ditalini or small shells)
3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2.5 oz Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

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Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant

2. Stir in tomato paste and chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for about 2 minutes while stirring constantly to deepen the tomato flavor

3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add heavy cream, basil, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes, then stir well and reduce heat to medium

4. Let the soup simmer for about 12 minutes so the flavors blend together

5. Add the pasta to the simmering broth and cook until al dente, about 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking

6. Reduce heat to low and add spinach, cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, and grated Parmesan. Stir gently for about 5 minutes until the cream cheese melts and the spinach wilts

7. Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan, basil, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired

Notes

Cut the cream cheese into small chunks before adding so it melts smoothly into the soup

Cooking pasta directly in the soup helps it absorb more flavor and reduces extra dishes

For extra richness, add an additional sprinkle of Parmesan before serving

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, though the pasta may absorb some broth