Description
Marry Me Chicken Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring shredded chicken simmered with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Italian herbs in a rich tomato broth. Enhanced with creamy heavy cream and rotini pasta, this soup is perfect for a cozy meal and garnished with parmesan for an indulgent touch.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound shredded chicken
- 3–4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 3 ounces 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 and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Gather and prepare all ingredients by shredding the chicken, chopping the sun-dried tomatoes and basil, dicing the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until they soften and start to brown, releasing their fragrant flavors.
- Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil: Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil, cooking briefly to combine the flavors.
- Incorporate Tomato Paste and Chicken: Add the tomato paste and cook it within the mixture 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.
- Cook Pasta: Add the dry rotini pasta to the simmering soup and cook it according to the package directions, typically 10-12 minutes, until al dente.
- Finish with Cream and Seasoning: Once the pasta is cooked, turn off the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish generously with grated parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken broth for a richer flavor; low-sodium broth is preferred to control salt content.
- Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil can add additional flavor, but drain excess oil to prevent soup from becoming greasy.
- Rotini pasta can be substituted with other small pasta shapes like penne or fusilli.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
- Leftover soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; pasta will absorb liquid, so add extra broth or water when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Soup, chicken soup, tomato soup, creamy chicken soup, comfort food, Italian soup, one pot soup
