A comforting Marry Me Chicken Soup Recipe featuring tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a rich cream sauce.
Author:Maya Rowan
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:soup
Method:stovetop
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
to taste salt
to taste pepper
½ cup diced carrots
½ cup diced celery
½ cup diced onions
¼ cup diced sundried tomatoes
3 cloves minced garlic
¼ cup flour
2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
6-8 cups chicken broth
6 ounces pasta
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½-1 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
2½-3 cups fresh spinach
optional cooked bacon
optional Cajun seasoning
optional dry white wine (2 tablespoons to ¼ cup)
optional truffle oil
optional sesame oil
optional fresh herbs (like Parsley, Thyme, or Basil)
Instructions
Heat the Olive Oil: In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Cook the Chicken: Add 1-1½ pounds of diced boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, along with 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Sauté the Vegetables: Toss in ½ cup of diced onions, ½ cup of diced carrots, ½ cup of diced celery, ¼ cup of sundried tomatoes, and 3 minced garlic cloves.
Thicken the Soup: Sprinkle ¼ cup of flour into the pot and stir well to combine, followed by 2 tablespoons of tomato paste if desired.
Add the Broth: Gradually whisk in 6-8 cups of chicken broth, starting with 6 cups.
Incorporate the Pasta: Stir in 6 ounces of pasta along with the remaining 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, additional salt, and pepper to taste.
Add Cream and Spinach: Stir in 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, 2½-3 cups of fresh spinach, and ½ to 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
Finish with Optional Ingredients: If desired, mix in cooked bacon, Cajun seasoning, or a splash of dry white wine.
Notes
Ingredient Quality: Always opt for the freshest ingredients you can find.
Substituting Protein: If chicken isn’t your thing, consider using Kielbasa sausage instead.
Avoiding Mushy Pasta: Cook it separately and stir it into each bowl right before serving.
Cream Alternatives: Substitute heavy cream with half and half or coconut milk.
Selecting Broth: Using high-quality chicken broth makes a world of difference.
Seasoning Wisely: Season in layers, adding salt and pepper gradually.