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Marry Me Chicken Soup Recipe
Maya Rowan

Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup Recipe That Wins Hearts

A comforting Marry Me Chicken Soup Recipe featuring tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a rich cream sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Heat the Olive Oil: In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Add the Broth: Gradually whisk in 6-8 cups of chicken broth, starting with 6 cups.
  6. Incorporate the Pasta: Stir in 6 ounces of pasta along with the remaining 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, additional salt, and pepper to taste.
  7. 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.
  8. Finish with Optional Ingredients: If desired, mix in cooked bacon, Cajun seasoning, or a splash of dry white wine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

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.

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