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Marry Me Chicken Soup – A Hug in a Bowl

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Marry Me Chicken Soup is a comforting, creamy, and cheesy bowl of joy. Loaded with tender chicken, pasta, spinach, cream cheese, and Parmesan, this soup hugs you from the inside out.

Ingredients

  • 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 to taste)
  • 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

  1. Sauté the Aromatics: Heat 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  2. Build the Base: Stir in tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the paste deepens in color.
  3. Simmer the Broth: Add chicken broth, cream, basil, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer 12 minutes.
  4. Cook the Pasta: Add pasta, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  5. Make It Creamy: Lower heat to low and stir in spinach, shredded chicken, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Stir often until melted and smooth.
  6. Serve & Enjoy: Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan, basil, and red pepper flakes. Serve with crusty bread or salad.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and extra flavor.
  • Adjust crushed red pepper for desired spiciness.
  • Serve immediately for the creamiest texture, or store in fridge for up to 3 days.

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