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:
1. 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.
2. Simmer: Add bay leaf, pasta, and chicken stock. Boil, then simmer for 10-12 minutes.
3. Add Cream: Stir in cream cheese and half and half. Simmer until cream cheese melts.
4. Combine: Add chicken, Parmesan, and spinach. Cook for 1-2 minutes until spinach wilts and chicken heats.
5. Season: Adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.