Description
Marry Me Chicken Soup is a rich and creamy tomato-based soup filled with shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and rotini pasta. This comforting and flavorful soup comes together quickly with a blend of sautéed aromatics, tangy tomato paste, and fresh basil, finished with a splash of heavy cream for a luscious texture. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal serving four hearty portions.
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
- 3 ounces tomato paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups dry rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Italian seasoning to taste
- Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Begin by dicing the onion, mincing the garlic, chopping the sun-dried tomatoes, and shredding the chicken if it’s not already prepared, to have everything ready for cooking.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and slightly browned, about 5-7 minutes, to develop their flavors.
- Add Tomatoes and Basil: Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and the fresh chopped basil into the pot, combining well with the sautéed aromatics to infuse the soup base.
- Incorporate Tomato Paste and Chicken: Add the tomato paste to the mixture and cook for one minute while stirring, allowing it to slightly caramelize. Then mix in the shredded chicken evenly.
- Add Broth and Season: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the entire mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer. Season the soup with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste.
- Cook the Pasta: Add the dry rotini pasta directly into the simmering soup. Cook for 10-12 minutes or according to the pasta package instructions, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Finish with Cream: When the pasta is tender and cooked through, turn off the heat. Stir in the heavy cream to add richness. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and optionally sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve warm for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Use cooked shredded chicken such as rotisserie or leftover roasted chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of sun-dried tomatoes based on your preferred tanginess and texture.
- Heavy cream can be substituted with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Italian seasoning can include oregano, thyme, rosemary, or a blend of herbs to complement the soup.
- Fresh basil can be replaced with dried basil if fresh is unavailable, but add earlier during cooking to bloom the flavor.
- To make the soup gluten-free, substitute the rotini pasta with a gluten-free variety.
