Marry Me Chicken Soup

Love is in the air.🥰  My daughter is getting married this Spring and we're all buzzing with pre-wedding excitement around here.👰🏻  There are a few last minute details that need to be taken care of and this is when I'm thankful for a super organized bride who has it all under control.😁  It's been so much fun to go through  the wedding planning process with this sweet couple.  Next month we've got wedding showers and bridal brunches on the calendar and I'm ready to celebrate the happy couple.🥂  

As if our calendar wasn't full enough with wedding planning and events we're also going to travel out West for a second wedding this spring.🤠 We're super excited for this wedding too because the son of our very good friends is getting married to the sweetest girl. Last weekend, I co-hosted a Taco 'bout Love themed wedding shower for this sweet couple and it was a blast. 🌮  ​

With all the weddings and showers that are happening around me, this seems like the perfect time to share my Marry Me Chicken Soup recipe.  This is the most delicious - warm you from the inside out - stick to your ribs - hearty chicken soup recipe.😅  It's simple to make but really tasty.  

Marry Me Chicken Soup
2 Tablespoons oil from a jar of oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
6 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes with herbs
3 Tablespoons tomato paste
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces small pasta shells (about 2 cups)
1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach, coarsely chopped
2 cups shredded, cooked chicken
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed and softened
1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Heat sun dried tomato oil in dutch oven.  Add garlic and cook 3 minutes.

Add sun dried tomatoes and tomato paste and cook 2 minutes.

Stir in broth and cook 8 minutes. 

Add spinach and pasta and cook until al dente - about 6 minutes. 

Remove from heat.  Stir in chicken, cream cheese, Parmesan and basil.

Serve with additional parmesan cheese. 

​Ciao!

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