Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Marry Me Chicken Soup recipe. Loaded with tender chicken, flavorful sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, this soup is a comforting delight that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Soup:
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped, packed in oil and drained)
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a pot, brown chicken, and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Cook onion, garlic, and seasonings, then make a roux with flour.
- Add Broth: Slowly pour in chicken broth and simmer until thickened.
- Finish Soup: Stir in cream, tomatoes, cooked chicken, spinach, and cheese. Simmer until spinach wilts.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste, adjust seasoning, garnish with herbs, and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread or over cooked pasta for a heartier meal.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
