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Marry Me Chicken Soup

This creamy chicken soup features sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and parmesan in a rich broth. The viral Marry Me Chicken flavors transformed into a cozy, comforting soup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup onion finely chopped
  • 7 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes chopped, oil-packed or dry
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine or substitute with chicken broth
  • 4 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works great
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 32 ounces chicken broth low-sodium recommended
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese freshly grated preferred
  • 2 cups fresh spinach finely chopped

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large pot
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in Dutch oven or large pot over medium-low heat. Add finely chopped onion and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent and beginning to brown. This caramelization develops sweet, rich flavors.
  2. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the caramelized onions. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent garlic from burning.
  3. Increase heat to medium and pour in white wine. Use spatula to scrape up any browned bits stuck to bottom of pan. These bits add tremendous flavor to the soup. Let wine simmer for about 1 minute.
  4. Add shredded chicken, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, garlic salt, and paprika. Pour in chicken broth. Increase temperature to medium-high and bring soup to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Remove pot completely from burner. Stir in heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, and chopped spinach. The residual heat will wilt the spinach in 1-2 minutes and melt the cheese into a creamy consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Serve garnished with extra parmesan, red pepper flakes, parsley, or fresh basil.

Notes

Can use oil-packed or dry sun-dried tomatoes. If using oil-packed, pat dry with paper towels. Wine can be substituted with additional chicken broth. Cream-based soups may separate when frozen but will come back together when stirred during reheating.
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