Description
Marry Me Chicken Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish featuring shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, rotini pasta, and a creamy tomato broth infused with garlic, basil, and Italian seasoning. This comforting soup combines tangy tomato paste with rich heavy cream and is finished with parmesan cheese for a delicious, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound shredded chicken
- 3–4 ounce sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 3 ounce tomato paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cups dry rotini pasta
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Start by prepping all the ingredients including shredding the chicken, chopping the sun-dried tomatoes, dicing the onion, mincing the garlic, and chopping the fresh basil.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, sauté the diced onion and garlic over medium heat until they soften and begin to brown, developing deep flavors.
- Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil: Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil; cook together briefly to meld their flavors.
- Incorporate Tomato Paste and Chicken: Add the tomato paste to the pot, cooking it with the other ingredients for about a minute. Then add the shredded chicken and pour in the chicken broth.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, letting the flavors develop.
- Cook the Pasta: Add the dry rotini pasta to the simmering soup and cook for 10-12 minutes, or according to the pasta package instructions, until al dente.
- Finish with Cream and Seasoning: Once the pasta is cooked, turn off the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and adjust salt and pepper to taste for a rich and balanced finish.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Sautéing the onion and garlic until soft and browned enhances the soup’s depth of flavor.
- Use fresh basil for a brighter, fresher taste than dried basil.
- For a thinner soup consistency, reduce the amount of heavy cream or add more chicken broth.
- If you prefer a spicier soup, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3-4 days and reheat nicely on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Soup, creamy chicken soup, sun-dried tomato soup, chicken rotini soup, Italian chicken soup
