Description
Marry Me Chicken Soup combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy parmesan in a luxurious broth. Comfort and romance mingle in this irresistible dish that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup baby spinach
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, creating a fragrant base for the soup.
- Gently cook chopped onions, minced garlic, diced carrots, and sliced celery until vegetables become tender and translucent, releasing their aromatic flavors.
- Sprinkle dried thyme and oregano into the vegetable mixture, allowing herbs to bloom and intensify for approximately 60 seconds.
- Gradually pour chicken broth into the pot, increasing heat to bring the liquid to a robust boil.
- Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, introduce shredded chicken, and let the ingredients meld together for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to develop.
- Carefully pour heavy cream into the soup, creating a rich and luxurious texture. Add fresh baby spinach leaves, which will wilt and incorporate seamlessly.
- Continue simmering for an additional 5 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are heated thoroughly and spinach is perfectly wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper, balancing the soup’s flavors.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of savory depth.
- Ladle the steaming soup into warm bowls and serve immediately, capturing the peak of its delicious warmth and complexity.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by using homemade chicken broth or high-quality store-bought stock for a richer taste profile.
- Customize the soup’s consistency by adjusting liquid amounts – add more broth for a thinner soup or reduce for a heartier texture.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining creaminess.
- Boost nutrition by adding extra vegetables like zucchini or kale, which blend seamlessly with the existing ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg