Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of this Marry Me Chicken Soup, a comforting and flavorful dish that will surely win your heart with every spoonful.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 8 ounces short pasta, such as penne or rotini
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot. Cook chicken until golden, then set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, cook onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Add Broth and Pasta: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook until nearly tender.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in cream, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and cooked chicken. Simmer until pasta is al dente. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the creamy broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
