Name: Marry Me Chicken Soup: A Bowlful of Pure Love
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups drained julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil with herbs; 4 tablespoons oil from sun-dried tomato jar, divided; 6 cups chopped yellow onion; 16 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 4 teaspoons); 12 tablespoons tomato paste; 8 (32-ounce) packages chicken broth; 4 cups heavy whipping cream; 16 teaspoons chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish (optional); 8 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning; 4 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus more for garnish; 2 pounds uncooked medium shell pasta; 12 cups packed roughly chopped fresh baby spinach; 8 cups shredded rotisserie chicken; 2 pounds cream cheese, cubed, at room temperature; 6 ounces Parmesan cheese, finely shredded, plus more for garnish

Description

This creamy and flavorful chicken soup features a combination of tender rotisserie chicken, rich cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. The perfect blend of savory, spicy, and creamy flavors that will have everyone asking for more.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups drained julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil with herbs
4 tablespoons oil from sun-dried tomato jar, divided
6 cups chopped yellow onion
16 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 4 teaspoons)
12 tablespoons tomato paste
8 (32-ounce) packages chicken broth
4 cups heavy whipping cream
16 teaspoons chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish (optional)
8 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
4 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus more for garnish
2 pounds uncooked medium shell pasta
12 cups packed roughly chopped fresh baby spinach
8 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
2 pounds cream cheese, cubed, at room temperature
6 ounces Parmesan cheese, finely shredded, plus more for garnish

Instructions

Heat oil from sun-dried tomatoes in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cooking until softened.
Stir in tomato paste, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
Add fresh basil, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper.
Mix in the uncooked pasta and cook until al dente.
Add spinach, shredded rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until creamy and smooth.
Simmer for another 5–10 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper for your spice preference. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Soup, Comfort Food
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Soup: A Bowlful of Pure Love