Marry Me Chicken Soup – A Hug in a Bowl
Marry Me Chicken Soup – A Hug in a Bowl brings the warmth and comfort of home-cooked flavors to your dining table. This creamy, dreamy soup is packed with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and savory herbs, creating a delightful experience that will make you feel loved with every spoonful. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this dish is simple to prepare yet impressive enough for gatherings with friends. Whether served alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad, this hearty chicken soup is sure to please everyone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (julienne-cut)
- 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
- 8 oz uncooked medium shell pasta
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 ½ oz Parmesan cheese, finely shredded (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of sun-dried tomato oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the tomato paste deepens in color.
- Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, fresh basil, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat while stirring occasionally. Let it simmer for about 12 minutes.
- Add the pasta to the pot. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 12 minutes while stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender.
- Lower the heat to low. Stir in spinach, shredded chicken, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Stir often for about 5 minutes until the cheeses melt and chicken is warmed through.
- Ladle into bowls. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Serve immediately alongside crusty bread or a fresh green salad on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg