Creamy Chicken Tomato Soup (Printable Version)
Rich chicken and tomato soup with sun-dried tomatoes, basil, spinach, and tender pasta in a creamy broth.
# Ingredients Required:
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120 ml sun-dried tomatoes, julienne-cut, packed in oil with herbs
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15 ml oil from sun-dried tomato jar
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225 g chopped yellow onion
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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45 ml tomato paste
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946 ml chicken broth
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240 ml heavy whipping cream
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16 g fresh basil, plus more for garnish
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12 g kosher salt
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3 g dried Italian seasoning
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2 g garlic powder
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0.5 g crushed red pepper, or more to taste
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227 g uncooked medium shell pasta
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90 g fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
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280 g shredded rotisserie chicken
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227 g cream cheese, cubed and at room temperature
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43 g finely shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
# Guide to Cooking:
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Heat 15 ml of sun-dried tomato oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
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Incorporate tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes into the pot. Cook while stirring constantly for 2 minutes until the tomato paste intensifies in color.
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Pour in chicken broth and heavy whipping cream. Add fresh basil, kosher salt, dried Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer uncovered for 12 minutes.
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Add uncooked medium shell pasta to the simmering broth. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta reaches a tender texture.
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Lower heat to low. Stir in chopped fresh spinach, shredded rotisserie chicken, cubed cream cheese, and shredded Parmesan. Continue stirring frequently for 5 minutes until cheeses fully melt and chicken is heated through.
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Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, fresh basil leaves, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. Serve immediately alongside crusty bread or a fresh green salad.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For enhanced flavor, allow the soup to rest for 5 minutes before serving to let the ingredients meld.