Marry Me Chicken Soup Recipe: A Hearty Comfort Dish
A creamy, indulgent soup blending roasted tomatoes, fresh herbs, tender pasta, and rich chicken in a savory broth. Perfect for cozy nights or family meals, this comfort dish is customizable and freezes well.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian (unless non-dairy cream alternative omitted)
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste (double concentrated)
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked/rotisserie chicken, shredded
1.5 cups uncooked rotini or fusilli pasta
1 cup non-dairy heavy/whipping cream (alcohol-free alternative)
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
2–3 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil, torn/sliced
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
Heat olive oil and butter in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sauté onion 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic, tomato paste, and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook 3–4 minutes until fragrant. Stir in Italian seasoning, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 20 minutes to deepen flavors. Add chicken broth and shredded chicken. Bring to a boil, then add pasta. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes until pasta is al dente. Stir in non-dairy heavy cream, baby spinach, and basil. Cook 5 more minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and serve with parmesan.
Notes
Omit parmesan for a vegan option using nutritional yeast. Add cayenne pepper for extra heat. Substitute sun-dried tomatoes with fire-roasted cherry tomatoes for a milder flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days; freezes well for 1–2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g