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A bowl of creamy tomato pasta soup with spinach, inspired by Marry Me Chicken Soup, topped with grated cheese and served with a spoon. Bread, parmesan, basil, and a glass of ice water are nearby.

Marry Me Chicken Soup

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
This Marry Me Chicken Soup is a cozy one-pot meal with tender chicken, creamy broth, and pasta simmered right in the pot. Inspired by the flavors of my Marry Me Turkey Soup, it’s comforting, flavorful, and ready to win everyone over.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon EACH: Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine, or extra stock
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil
  • 2 medium chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise to make 4 thin pieces
  • 2 cup small pasta, ditalini is shown in the photos
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • ½ cup grated parmesan, plus more for serving
  • Fresh basil, for serving

Instructions 

  • Melt the butter in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until it's soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic and cook until the tomato paste starts to darken and smell sweet, about 5 minutes.
    2 tablespoons butter, 1 medium onion, 4 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon EACH: Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, 4 cloves garlic
    A white pot containing sautéed diced vegetables, including onions and carrots, cooked with tomato paste on a white marble surface—the perfect base for a comforting Marry Me Chicken Soup.
  • Pour in the wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to remove any stuck on bits. Let it boil until it almost completely evaporates.
    ½ cup dry white wine
    A white pot containing a thick, red-brown tomato-based sauce with visible onion and spice pieces, reminiscent of Marry Me Chicken Soup, set on a white marble surface.
  • Add the chicken stock and sun-dried tomatoes, increase the heat to high, and bring the pot to a boil. Once boiling, add the chicken and simmer until it is fully cooked, about 10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot, then either dice or shred it while the pasta (in the next step) is cooking.
    6 cups chicken stock, ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil, 2 medium chicken breasts
    A white pot filled with rich Marry Me Chicken Soup, sprinkled with herbs, sits on a white marble surface.
  • Return the pot to a boil and add the pasta. Lower the heat to a simmer, and cook, uncovered and stirring frequently, until the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. (The time will depend on the pasta shape, so refer to the package.)
    2 cup small pasta
    A white pot filled with rich, tomato-based Marry Me Chicken Soup sits on a white surface, with a white spoon resting inside.
  • Add the chopped chicken and half and half, then bring the soup almost to a simmer. Stir in the spinach and parmesan and then season to taste with extra salt and pepper. Serve with extra parmesan and some fresh basil.
    1 cup half and half, 3 cups baby spinach, ½ cup grated parmesan, Fresh basil
    A white pot filled with creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup—tomato soup with pasta, shredded chicken, and spinach—sits on a marble surface with a wooden spoon inside.
Serving: 1 big bowl, Calories: 702kcal, Carbohydrates: 66g, Protein: 41g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 110mg, Sodium: 1636mg, Potassium: 1331mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 3068IU, Vitamin C: 28mg, Calcium: 256mg, Iron: 4mg