Marry Me Chicken Soup
Warm and comforting, this Marry Me Chicken Soup ingredients chicken, vegetables, and creamy broth, perfect for chilly days or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Fresh chicken breasts for best flavor.
- 4 cups chicken broth Use high-quality or homemade broth.
- 1 cup heavy cream Can be substituted with a non-dairy alternative.
- 1 cup diced carrots Fresh carrots for best results.
- 1 cup diced potatoes Any potato variety can be used.
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 medium onion, diced Adds flavor to the soup.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic preferred.
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- to taste Salt and pepper Adjust based on preference.
- for garnish Fresh parsley Chopped for presentation.
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by cooking the chicken breasts in a pot over medium heat until they are fully cooked. Once done, remove them from the pot and set aside to cool.
Sautéing Vegetables
- In the same pot, add a little olive oil. Sauté the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until they are softened, about 5 minutes.
Broth Addition
- Pour the chicken broth into the pot, stirring to combine with the sautéed vegetables. Increase the heat and bring to a boil.
Chicken Preparation
- While the broth is heating, shred the cooled chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
Combining Ingredients
- Once the broth is boiling, reduce the heat back to low. Add in the shredded chicken, diced potatoes, heavy cream, thyme, oregano, and season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
Serving
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Use quality ingredients for best flavor. Adjust thickness to your liking by blending part of the soup. This recipe is gluten-free.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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