Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast or thighs, cooked and shredded
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup small pasta (or rice) – optional
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Sauté vegetables
   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and carrots and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
2. Add garlic & seasoning
   Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add broth
   Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
4. Cook pasta (optional)
   Add pasta if using and simmer until tender (about 8–10 minutes).
5. Add chicken
   Stir in shredded chicken and sun-dried tomatoes.
6. Make it creamy
   Lower heat and add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until creamy and smooth.
7. Season & finish
   Season with salt and pepper. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
8. Serve
   Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley and extra Parmesan.

Tips

• Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
• Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
• For thicker soup, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water and stir in.