Marry Me Chicken Soup
A comforting and flavorful chicken soup infused with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil, perfect for cozy days.
Ingredients
Oil from sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons oil from a jar of oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces small pasta shells (about 2 cups)
- 1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 8 ounces)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, optional for garnish
Kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat sun-dried tomato oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 8 minutes.
- Add pasta shells and cook until al dente, about 6 minutes.
- Turn off heat and stir in spinach, chicken, cream cheese, and Parmesan until melted. Adjust salt and garnish with basil and extra Parmesan.
Notes
Use fresh basil for best flavor and adjust salt to taste.