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Marry Me Chicken Soup Recipe: The Ultimate Fall Soup for Cozy Comfort

This Marry Me Chicken Soup combines tender chicken, creamy richness, pasta, and aromatic vegetables into a hearty fall soup that’s both comforting and nutritious. A 45-minute recipe that feels like a restaurant-quality meal perfect for cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1-1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning divided
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup diced carrots
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup diced onions
  • ¼ cup diced sun-dried tomatoes
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste optional
  • 6-8 cups chicken broth
  • 6 oz small pasta shells, ditalini, or orzo
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½-1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2½-3 cups fresh spinach

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add chicken, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, 4-5 minutes.
  2. Add onions, carrots, celery, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic. Sauté 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle in flour and stir to coat. Add tomato paste if using.
  4. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
  5. Bring to boil. Add pasta and remaining Italian seasoning. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes until chicken is tender and pasta al dente.
  6. Stir in cream, spinach, and Parmesan. Simmer 5 minutes until creamy and well combined. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Notes

Cook pasta separately if planning to freeze or store leftovers to prevent mushiness. Add spinach at the very end to preserve freshness and texture.