Mary Me Chicken Soup
Chef Jenn
With amazing flavor in every bite plus loads of chunky chicken, sundried tomatoes, spinach, and pasta, this amazing soup is a hearty meal in a bowl! It's also easy to double to feed a crowd, or to divide in half to feed fewer guests.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Soup & Stews
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 547 kcal
2 pounds chicken breasts bone-in, skinless 8 cups chicken broth low or no-sodium added 2 tablespoons oil from a jar of sundried tomatoes 1 cup yellow onion chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 6 ounces tomato paste 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt divided, plus more to taste ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 pound cheese ravioli frozen or refrigerated 5 ounces baby spinach fresh 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
Simmer chicken in broth for 20 minutes until cooked. Remove and shred or dice.
Heat 2 Tbsp sun-dried tomato oil in a 3-quart pot. Sauté onion 6 minutes; add garlic 1 minute.
Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Return chicken and broth; simmer 10 minutes.
Add cheese ravioli; cook 5–10 minutes until tender. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and lemon juice; wilt spinach.
Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese, then add heavy cream over low heat. Season to taste.
Serve with extra Parmesan if desired.
Chef Jenn’s Tips
Bone-in chicken breasts enhance the flavor of the broth.
Ensure the Parmesan melts fully before adding the cream for a silky texture.
Add the spinach just before serving to keep it bright and fresh.
Serving: 1.5 cups Calories: 547 kcal Carbohydrates: 33 g Protein: 41 g Fat: 28 g Saturated Fat: 12 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g Trans Fat: 0.03 g Cholesterol: 150 mg Sodium: 2181 mg Potassium: 870 mg Fiber: 4 g Sugar: 7 g Vitamin A: 2815 IU Vitamin C: 14 mg Calcium: 235 mg Iron: 8 mg
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