Marry Me Chicken Soup: Quick, Creamy, and Irresistible
A rich and creamy tomato-based chicken soup with pasta, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes — a cozy twist on the beloved Marry Me Chicken dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil from a jar of oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes with herbs
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces small pasta shells (about 2 cups)
- 1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 8 ounces)
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish, optional
- Kosher salt, if needed, to taste
Instructions
1. In a large Dutch oven, heat the sun-dried tomato oil over medium heat until shimmering, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste turns a slightly deeper red, about 2 minutes.
3. Stir in the broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld, about 8 minutes.
4. Add the pasta and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is just al dente, about 6 minutes.
5. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the spinach, chicken, cream cheese, Parmesan, and basil, if using. Let sit, stirring often, until the cream cheese and Parmesan are melted and the chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes. Taste, adding salt only if needed.
6. Ladle into bowls, garnish with additional Parmesan and fresh basil, if desired, and serve.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. The pasta will continue to soak up the broth the longer it sits, but will still be delicious.
This recipe was developed by Julia Levy.
Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/marry-me-chicken-soup/