Marry Me Chicken Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
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¼ cup diced sun-dried tomatoes.
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½ cup diced onions.
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¼ cup flour.
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2 teaspoons of Italian herb mix.
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½ cup chopped celery.
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6 ounces of small pasta shells or similar.
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Salt and pepper, adjust as needed.
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½ cup diced carrots.
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6 to 8 cups of chicken stock.
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1 teaspoon olive oil for cooking.
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3 cups fresh spinach leaves.
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1½ pounds of chicken (thighs or breasts), cut into 1-inch chunks.
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2 tablespoons optional tomato paste.
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1 cup parmesan cheese, grated finely.
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1 cup heavy whipping cream.
# Instructions:
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Drizzle oil into a pot heated on medium-high. Toss in the chicken and sprinkle with seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let it cook for about 5 minutes until browned.
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Stir in carrots, celery, garlic, onions, and the chopped tomatoes. Cook for around 4 minutes until they soften.
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Mix in flour and stir thoroughly. Optional: add tomato paste at this step. Gradually pour in the broth while stirring to ensure it's smooth.
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Once boiling, add pasta shells and seasonings. Cover it up, let it simmer for 20 minutes, ensuring the pasta gets tender and chicken finishes cooking.
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Blend in the spinach, cream, and cheese. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste it and tweak seasoning, if necessary.
# Notes:
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Start with less stock and add more if needed.
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Use cooked rotisserie chicken as a shortcut.
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Cook the pasta separately, if preferred.
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Can also be made using a slow cooker.