Marry Me Chicken Soup Bowl (Print-Friendly Version)
Warm up on fall days with this creamy chicken soup featuring sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, and tender shell pasta. Comforting and hearty, it pairs perfectly with crusty bread or a fresh green salad—definitely one to keep handy.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienne-cut, packed in oil with herbs
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1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomato jar
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1 1/2 cups yellow onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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32 ounces chicken broth
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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4 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped, plus more for garnish
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or more to taste
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8 ounces uncooked medium shell pasta
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3 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
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2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
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8 ounces cream cheese, cubed and at room temperature
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1 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese, finely shredded, plus extra for garnish
# How to Make It:
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Heat 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
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Incorporate tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes into the pot. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until tomato paste develops a deeper color.
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Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, fresh basil, kosher salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 12 minutes.
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Add uncooked shell pasta to the pot. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
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Lower heat to low. Stir in chopped spinach, shredded rotisserie chicken, cubed cream cheese, and shredded Parmesan. Stir frequently for about 5 minutes, until the cheeses melt and chicken is heated through.
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Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan, fresh basil, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Serve immediately, accompanied by crusty bread or a fresh green salad if desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For a deeper flavor, ensure the tomato paste caramelizes before adding broth. For extra richness, use freshly grated Parmesan.