Marry Me Chicken Soup
Creamy Marry Me Chicken soup made with sun-dried tomatoes, tender chicken meatballs, spinach, and parmesan. Cozy, rich, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 cups noodles of choice
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato sauce preserved in oil
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes whole tomato, or half
- 1 lb chicken meatballs pre-cooked
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 tsp thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the base - Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes, until soft and fragrant.
- Build the flavor - Stir in the sun-dried tomato sauce, whole sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, salt and pepper. Let it cook for about 30 seconds to bloom the flavors.
- Add broth and meatballs - Pour in the chicken broth and add the cooked chicken meatballs. Bring everything to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the noodles - Add the noodles directly to the pot and cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.
- Make it creamy - Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Finish with greens - Add the spinach and let it wilt into the soup, about 1–2 minutes.
- Season & serve - Taste and adjust with salt and pepper. Serve hot with extra parmesan on top.
Notes
Storage & Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
- Reheat: Gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a little broth if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 1468mg | Potassium: 1367mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2994IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 4mg