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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup with tortellini pasta, spinach, tomatoes, and toasted bread served in a blue bowl
Callie Brooks

Marry Me Chicken Soup

This creamy Tuscan-style chicken soup is cozy, romantic, and packed with rich Italian flavors — sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, tender chicken, and pasta in a velvety broth that’s love at first bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 5 oz fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked pasta (ditalini, orecchiette, or tortellini)
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • ladle
  • knife and chopping board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven. Cook chicken until golden, then remove and set aside.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened. Stir in garlic until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, cream, and sun-dried tomatoes. Add herbs, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Stir in browned chicken. Add spinach and cook until just wilted.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan and cooked pasta.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with basil and more Parmesan to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 32gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 760mgPotassium: 630mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4800IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1.9mg

Notes

Try with tortellini instead of regular pasta for extra indulgence. Use fresh Parmesan for best creaminess. Freeze without pasta and add freshly cooked pasta when reheating. A splash of lemon at the end lifts the flavor beautifully.

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