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Marry Me Chicken Soup

This hearty marry me chicken soup is comforting and full of flavor. Made with olive oil, butter, and 1 medium onion, it's perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup grape juice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked/rotisserie chicken
  • 1.5 cups uncooked rotini or fusilli pasta
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2-3 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil
  • Salt & pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil, butter, and onion in a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and sauté for 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
  2. Incorporate the garlic, tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes into the pot, cooking for about a minute.
  3. Pour in the grape juice and allow it to bubble for 1-2 minutes, stirring to mix in the tomato paste mixture.
  4. Add the chicken broth to the pot and turn the heat up to high. Once the soup reaches a boil, introduce the pasta, then reduce the heat and let it simmer (covered, with the lid slightly ajar) for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom.
  5. Mix in the cream and chicken, cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes or until the pasta becomes tender and the chicken is warmed through.
  6. Turn off the burner and stir in the parmesan, spinach, and basil. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary. Stir well and serve once the spinach has wilted. Garnish bowls with additional freshly grated (or shaved) parmesan.