Marry Me Chicken Soup
This Marry Me Chicken Soup is an irresistible mix of tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and pasta in a creamy savory broth. Possibly the most delicious soup ever, sure to make your taste buds say "I do!"
Servings: 4
Calories: 647kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil , from the sun-dried tomato jar
- 1 large onion , finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes , plus more for garnish
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup ( 40g) sun-dried tomatoes , chopped
- 4 cups (950ml) chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 chicken breasts , diced
- 7 oz (200g) pasta
- ½ cup (120ml) cream, heavy / double
- 3 cups (200g) baby spinach , chopped
- 4 tbsp grated Parmesan , or to taste
- 2 tsp cornstarch diluted in 1 tbsp cold water
- salt and pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a Dutch Oven and sauté the onion until softened, 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for a minute or so before stirring in the salt, pepper, dried parsley, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, tomato paste and diced sun-dried tomatoes.2 tbsp oil, 1 large onion, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp dried parsley, 1 tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, 3 tbsp tomato paste, ½ cup ( 40g) sun-dried tomatoes
- Add the chicken broth and bay leaf and bring to a rolling simmer. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and add the diced chicken. Cook for about 10 minutes.4 cups (950ml) chicken broth, 1 bay leaf, 3 chicken breasts
- Add the pasta and cook until al dente, according to pack instructions.7 oz (200g) pasta
- Stir in the cream and spinach, it will quickly wilt into the soup. Add a little cornstarch slurry to thicken the broth and stir in the grated Parmesan.½ cup (120ml) cream, heavy / double, 3 cups (200g) baby spinach, 4 tbsp grated Parmesan, 2 tsp cornstarch
- Discard the bay leaf, have a quick taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve with some soft dinner rolls and enjoy!salt and pepper
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Notes
- If you are using rotisserie chicken, you can simply add it at the end and warm it through.
- Stir in a little cream cheese for a richer broth. Dilute it in a little broth first before stirring into the soup.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat until piping hot when serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 647kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 1880mg | Potassium: 1598mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2989IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 4mg
