Million Dollar Soup is a rich, creamy chicken soup with pasta, Parmesan, spinach, & sun-dried tomatoes. One bite & you’ll see how it got its name!
Author’s Notes
What Even Is Million Dollar Soup?!
Million Dollar Soup is a creamy, extra-indulgent soup that’s all about big comfort-food flavor. There isn’t one traditional version, but most recipes combine chicken with a creamy broth, cheese, & plenty of hearty add-ins.
So…yes…it’s basically everything I want in a soup: creamy, cheesy, hearty, & absolutely packed with flavor.
Mine starts with tender shredded chicken, veggies, & pasta, then gets loaded up with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, cream, & spinach. It has that extra-rich, over-the-top flavor that gives “million dollar” recipes their name, but it’s still straightforward enough to pull off for a weeknight dinner! I hope you LOVE this one!
Ingredients In Million Dollar Soup
| Ingredient | Let’s Chat About It |
|---|---|
| Chicken thighs | Pat them really dry before seasoning so they get a nice golden sear. |
| Onion, carrots, & garlic | Give the onion & carrots plenty of time to fully soften before adding the garlic. |
| Sun-dried tomatoes & spinach | Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, and save some of that oil for searing the chicken. |
| Ditalini pasta | Stir often while it cooks so it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot. |
| Parmesan & heavy cream | Use refrigerated, finely grated Parmesan and add it gradually so it melts smoothly. |
the cook’s Notes
Tips For Making Million Dollar soup
- Dice the carrots & onion pretty small. You want them close in size to the ditalini so the soup eats nicely instead of feeling chunky.
- Scrape up the browned bits after searing the chicken. That fond adds so much flavor to the broth.
- Keep heat low after adding cream & Parmesan so the soup stays smooth and doesn’t become grainy or separate.
Storage
Million Dollar Soup Leftovers?
- Fridge: Store for up to 3 days. For best results, use a skimmer ladle to remove the pasta & store it separately so it doesn’t keep soaking up the broth.
- Freezer: Freeze without pasta, then add fresh pasta when reheating.
- Reheat: Warm gently on the stove, adding more broth as needed.
the cook’s Notes
What To Serve On The Side
Since this million dollar soup is already quite rich & hearty, It is worth keeping the sides simple:
- Crusty bread, focaccia, or garlic bread for dipping
- Simple garden salad with a light dressing
- Caesar salad for a fresh, crunchy side.
- Roasted broccoli or asparagus for an straightforward veggie
- Tomato cucumber salad for something light and fresh
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