Description
This Marry Me Chicken Soup Recipe is a creamy, comforting dish that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and hearty pasta, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1–1 ½ pounds boneless
- skinless chicken breasts or thighs diced into 1 inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup diced carrots
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced onions
- ¼ cup diced sundried tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 6–8 cups chicken broth
- 6 oz pasta
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½–1 cup grated parmesan reggiano cheese
- 2 ½–3 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, season with 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Add the diced carrots, celery, onions, sundried tomatoes, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir well to coat the chicken and vegetables, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- If using, stir in the tomato paste, then gradually add the chicken broth, starting with 6 cups, while stirring to combine.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and add the pasta. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is cooked.
- Stir in the heavy whipping cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh spinach. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the spinach wilts and the soup is heated through.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of chicken broth depending on your desired soup thickness and use the optional tomato paste for added depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup / Main dish
- Method: Stovetop simmering
- Cuisine: American / Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Soup Recipe, chicken soup, creamy soup, comfort food