Description
Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup is a rich and flavorful soup that combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese in a creamy broth. This comforting soup is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Soup Base:
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
Additional:
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot, season chicken, and sauté until browned. Set aside.
- Prepare Base: In the same pot, cook onion, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Finish Soup: Return chicken to the pot, add cream, Parmesan, tomato paste, and cornstarch slurry if using. Simmer until slightly thickened. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed and garnish with basil before serving hot.
Notes
- For a lower-fat version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can add cooked pasta or rice for a heartier soup.
- This soup reheats well and tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
