Marry Me Chicken Soup: A Cozy Indulgence with Turkey Bacon
Marry Me Chicken Soup is a creamy, flavorful blend that’s perfect for warming the heart and satisfying your cravings.
Equipment
- Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Components
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes julienne-cut, packed in oil with herbs
- 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomato jar
- 1.5 cups chopped yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic minced
Flavor Boosters
- 3 tablespoon tomato paste
- 32 oz chicken broth or 2 packages
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 teaspoon fresh basil plus more for garnish
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1.5 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper or more if you like heat
The Good Stuff
- 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)
- 1.5 oz Parmesan cheese finely shredded plus more for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of sun-dried tomato oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste deepens in color.
- Pour in the chicken broth, cream, 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.
- Add the pasta, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
- Lower the heat to low, then stir in spinach, shredded chicken, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Stir often for 5 minutes until the cheeses melt and the chicken is warmed through.
- 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
Control the Heat – If you’re sensitive to spice, start with less crushed red pepper and adjust to taste. Cream Cheese Hack – Room temperature cream cheese melts easier. If it clumps, just press it against the pot’s side to blend. Switch Up the Pasta – Orecchiette, ditalini, or even orzo work well—just check package instructions for cooking time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 657kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 190mgPotassium: 827mgSugar: 7gCalcium: 199mgIron: 4mg
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