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Marry Me Chicken Soup

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A comforting soup filled with sun-dried tomatoes, creamy cheese, and tender chicken, perfect for cozy evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 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 if you like heat)
  • 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. Heat 1 tablespoon of sun-dried tomato oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  2. Stir in the tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste deepens in color.
  3. 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, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer for 12 minutes.
  4. Add the pasta, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender.
  5. Lower the heat to low, then stir in the spinach, shredded chicken, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Stir often for 5 minutes until the cheeses melt and the chicken is warmed through.
  6. Ladle into bowls, garnish with extra Parmesan, fresh basil, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Serve immediately with crusty bread or a fresh green salad on the side.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust the heat to your liking, and cook pasta separately if storing leftovers.

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