Description
A heartwarming chicken soup that’s perfect for cozy evenings, made with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup carrot matchsticks
- 1 medium onion
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 10 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Baby spinach and herbs for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add oil and sauté carrots, onion, and garlic for about 3 minutes.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes. Pour in chicken broth with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; bring to a boil then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add ditalini pasta and simmer for another 10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; add baby spinach and let sit off heat for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Can substitute pasta with a gluten-free version if needed.
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Soup, chicken soup, comfort food, easy recipes