Indulge in Marry Me Chicken Soup: A Cozy Classic with a Creamy Twist!
Marry Me Chicken Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 2-3 celery stalks, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ tsp red chili flakes
- 1 bay leaf
- ¾ cup ditalini pasta
- 6 cups chicken stock
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ½ cup half and half
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach (or kale)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Sauté: Heat olive oil in a pot. Cook onion, carrot, and celery for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in sundried tomatoes and red chili flakes.
- Simmer: Add bay leaf, pasta, and chicken stock. Boil, then simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Add Cream: Stir in cream cheese and half and half. Simmer until cream cheese melts.
- Combine: Add chicken, Parmesan, and spinach. Cook for 1-2 minutes until spinach wilts and chicken heats.
- Season: Adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.