Marry Me Chicken Soup (Tuscan Style)
Marry Me Chicken Soup is a rich and creamy Tuscan-style soup featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach, and Parmesan in a flavorful cream sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners, it blends hearty vegetables and pasta for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tuscan/Italian
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
8 ounces dry pasta (such as shells or orecchiette)
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until color deepens.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add dry pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reduce heat to low, then stir in heavy cream, shredded chicken, and chopped spinach.
- Simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and soup is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Vegetarian Version: Omit chicken and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños for heat.
- Dairy-Free: Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and use dairy-free cheese.
- Greens Variation: Replace spinach with kale or Swiss chard.
- Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator up to 4 days.
- Freeze up to 3 months, but texture may change due to dairy.
- Reheat on stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- To prevent mushy pasta, cook pasta separately and add before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Find it online: https://recipesbyjanet.com/marry-me-chicken-soup-tuscan-style/
