Marry Me Chicken Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion
diced
- 1 medium carrot
diced
- 2-3 celery stalks
diced
- 2 large garlic cloves
finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes
roughly chopped
- A pinch of red chili flakes
- 1 bay leaf
- 3/4 cup ditalini pasta
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup low-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup half and half
single cream
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken
shredded
- 1/3 cup Parmesan
grated
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
or kale
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat until softened.
- 2
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute, then add the sundried tomatoes and red chili flakes and cook for a further minute.
- 3
Add the bay leaf, ditalini pasta, and chicken stock. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the pasta is almost cooked through. This should take about 10-12 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the cream cheese and half and half. Let it simmer until the cream cheese has melted and the soup starts to thicken slightly.
- 5
Add the shredded rotisserie chicken, Parmesan cheese and spinach. Stir well to combine, then cook for 1-2 minutes with a lid on until the spinach is wilted and the chicken is heated through.
- 6
Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper and serve hot, with extra freshly grated Parmesan on top if you like.
Marry Me Chicken Soup
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About this Recipe
Craving the rich, beloved flavors of viral Marry Me Chicken but in a comforting, soul-warming bowl? This Marry Me Chicken Soup delivers all the creamy, savory goodness you adore, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal that everyone will love.
What makes this soup so special is its ability to capture the essence of the popular Marry Me Chicken—packed with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan—while remaining delightfully creamy and light, not heavy. Using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken streamlines the process, making it an incredibly satisfying dish you can enjoy without spending hours in the kitchen.
Prepare for a truly satisfying experience with this Marry Me Chicken Soup. Each spoonful offers a delightful interplay of textures and flavors: tender ditalini pasta, succulent shredded chicken, and vibrant sun-dried tomatoes swimming in a rich, velvety broth. The savory notes of Parmesan and aromatic garlic are beautifully balanced by a subtle hint of red chili flakes, creating a harmonious and deeply comforting bowl that's both substantial and remarkably light. It’s the kind of soup that leaves you feeling perfectly content, not weighed down.
This soup is wonderfully adaptable to your pantry and preferences. While baby spinach adds a lovely freshness, you can easily swap in kale for a heartier green. If you prefer a milder soup, simply omit the red chili flakes. For a different pasta texture, consider using small elbow macaroni or orzo in place of ditalini.
Marry Me Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food, ideal for chilly evenings or when you need a little culinary hug. Serve it with a crusty baguette for dipping or a simple side salad to complete a wholesome and delicious meal.