Description
Indulge in this rich and flavorful Marry Me Chicken Soup that combines tender shredded chicken, orzo pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, and baby spinach in a creamy broth. A comforting and satisfying soup perfect for any day of the week!
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Soup Base: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion until softened. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until fragrant.
- Cook Soup: Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil. Add heavy cream and sun-dried tomatoes, simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in shredded chicken and orzo, simmer until orzo is tender.
- Finish Soup: Stir in Parmesan and spinach until wilted. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with basil.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
- Orzo can be substituted with rice or small pasta.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
