Description
If you love creamy, comforting soups packed with bold flavors, this Marry Me Chicken Soup will steal your heart! Inspired by the classic “Marry Me Chicken,” this soup is loaded with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Italian herbs in a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for cozy nights or when you need a bowl of pure comfort!
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- Olive Oil (2 tbsp)
- Chicken Breasts (2, cooked and shredded)
- Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes (½ cup, chopped)
- Carrots (1, diced)
- Celery (2 stalks, chopped)
- Onion (1 small, diced)
- Italian Seasoning (1 tsp)
- Red Pepper Flakes (½ tsp, optional)
- Chicken Broth (4 cups)
- Heavy Cream (1 cup)
- Parmesan Cheese (½ cup, grated)
- Spinach (2 cups, fresh)
- Salt & Pepper (to taste)
For Serving:
- Fresh Basil (for garnish)
- Extra Parmesan Cheese
- Crusty Bread
Instructions
Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
Step 2: Add Garlic & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Stir in the minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Add Broth & Chicken
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the shredded chicken, season with salt and pepper, and let cook for 10 minutes to develop flavor.
Step 4: Make It Creamy
Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Let simmer for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 5: Add the Spinach
Stir in the fresh spinach and let it wilt into the soup.
Step 6: Serve & Enjoy!
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with fresh basil and extra Parmesan. Serve with crusty bread for dipping!
Notes
- Use Rotisserie Chicken – A quick and easy shortcut for shredded chicken.
- Don’t Boil the Cream – Keep the heat low to prevent curdling.
- Want It Thicker? – Add a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water) to thicken the soup.
- Prefer a Lighter Version? – Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired