Description
This Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Soup with Chicken is a comforting and flavorful one-pot meal. It combines tender chicken, pasta, and sun-dried tomatoes in a rich, creamy broth. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (preferably penne or fusilli)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes to enhance their flavor.
- Add the chicken broth to the pot and bring it to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the uncooked pasta to the pot. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
- Add the shredded cooked chicken to the pot, stirring to combine.
- Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the dried basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings if needed. If you desire a thicker consistency, let it simmer a few minutes longer.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu and use vegetable broth.
- Add fresh spinach or kale in the last few minutes of cooking for extra nutrition.
- Cooked pasta can become mushy when frozen. It’s best to add freshly cooked pasta when reheating frozen soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1.5-2 cups
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: N/A