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marry me chicken soup recipe

Marry Me Chicken Soup Recipe: 5 Secrets to Creamy Bliss

A creamy, flavorful marry me chicken soup recipe with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach—ready in under an hour!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6
Calories 655 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil"
  • "1 medium yellow onion chopped (about 1 ½ cups)",
  • "4 garlic cloves minced",
  • "3 tablespoons tomato paste"
  • "½ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped",
  • "2 32-ounce cartons chicken broth (8 cups total)",
  • "1 cup heavy whipping cream"
  • "1 teaspoon Italian seasoning"
  • "½ teaspoon garlic powder"
  • "¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional",
  • "8 ounces uncooked medium shell pasta optional",
  • "3 cups fresh baby spinach roughly chopped",
  • "2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken"
  • "8 ounces cream cheese cubed",
  • "1 ½ ounces Parmesan cheese finely shredded (about ½ cup)",
  • "Salt and black pepper to taste",
  • "Fresh basil chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 ½ cups chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft.
  • Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add 3 tablespoons tomato paste and ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring.
  • Pour in 8 cups chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  • Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Add 8 ounces pasta if using, simmering for 10-12 minutes.
  • Add 3 cups chopped spinach, 2 cups shredded chicken, 8 ounces cubed cream cheese, and ½ cup Parmesan. Stir until melted, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.
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