Description
Marry Me Chicken Soup is a creamy, comforting soup loaded with tender chicken, savory tomato flavors, fresh herbs, and hearty pasta. This Italian-inspired soup combines sautéed onions, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste reduced in white wine broth, then enriched with cream and Parmesan cheese. Finished with fresh spinach and basil, it’s a luscious one-pot meal perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons double concentrated tomato paste
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Liquids & Dairy
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
Protein, Pasta & Greens
- 2 cups cooked or rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1.5 cups uncooked rotini or fusilli pasta
- 2-3 cups fresh baby spinach, packed
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil, torn or sliced
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil and butter in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until translucent and soft.
- Add Garlic & Tomatoes: Stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, dried oregano, and optional crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for about 1 minute to release their flavors.
- Deglaze with Wine: Pour in the dry white wine and let it bubble gently for 1-2 minutes while stirring to incorporate the tomato paste mixture into the wine.
- Simmer Soup & Cook Pasta: Add chicken broth and increase heat to high. Once boiling, add the uncooked pasta. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot partially, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking.
- Add Cream and Chicken: Stir in heavy cream and cooked chicken. Continue cooking for 4-5 minutes until pasta is tender and chicken is heated through.
- Finish & Serve: Turn off the heat and stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese, baby spinach, and basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until spinach wilts, then serve with extra Parmesan on top.
Notes
- Sun-dried tomatoes add intense flavor; if unavailable, you can substitute with more tomato paste or omit.
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience or cooked leftover chicken breast.
- Dry white wine can be substituted with extra chicken broth if desired.
- For a thicker soup, reduce broth quantity slightly or cook pasta longer before adding cream.
- Fresh basil and spinach add freshness; omit if unavailable, or substitute with kale or arugula.
