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Marry Me Chicken Soup with creamy broth, chicken, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan

Marry Me Chicken Soup with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach

Marry Me Chicken Soup is a creamy, hearty soup with tender shredded chicken, vegetables, and a rich savory flavor from sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan. It is an easy comfort meal perfect for cozy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Calories: 560
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery ribs, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
Soup Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
  • 1 Parmesan rind (optional)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 cups baby spinach
Finishing Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Fresh basil, torn, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, then cook for 5–6 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  2. Add garlic, dried thyme, dried oregano, black pepper, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until the mixture is smooth.
  2. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan rind. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
  3. Lower the heat to medium-low and slowly mix in the heavy cream, keeping the soup from boiling after adding the dairy.
  4. Stir in the shredded chicken and baby spinach. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the chicken is warmed through and the spinach has wilted.
  5. Remove the Parmesan rind, then mix in the grated Parmesan and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Serving
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and finish with fresh basil and additional Parmesan before serving.

Notes

Add the cream after lowering the heat and avoid boiling the soup after adding the dairy to help maintain a smooth broth.