Description
This creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup is a healthier version that is high in protein, low in calories and fat, and quick to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 21 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (or shredded rotisserie chicken)
- 2 chopped yellow onions
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 potatoes (cut into 1/4” cubes and smaller cubes)
- 2 packages chicken broth (32-ounce)
- 5 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 ½ ounces Parmesan cheese (finely shredded, plus more for garnish)
- 8 ounces uncooked medium shell pasta
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (to adjust)
Instructions
- Use juicy and tender pan-fried chicken breast for the soup or shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Wash, peel, and cut one potato into 1/4″ cubes and another into smaller cubes. Set aside.
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Set aside.
- Heat a pot over medium-high heat, add 4 tablespoons olive oil and the potatoes. Stir-fry for 1 minute, then let sit undisturbed for 2 minutes.
- Once the bottoms turn golden brown, stir again for 2 more minutes. Transfer potatoes to a plate, dividing them into 1/4″ cubes and smaller cubes.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add Italian herbs and tomato paste. Stir-fry for 1 minute, then add small potato cubes, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bring to a boil, then blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Add larger potato cubes and uncooked pasta. Boil for 2–3 minutes until tender. Add baby spinach and salt to taste.
- Turn off the heat. Spoon soup into a bowl and place the pan-fried chicken breast on top.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Refer to instructions for making juicy and tender chicken breast.
- Adjust salt according to your taste.
- Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Soup, High Protein Soup, Quick Dinner