Description
This Marry Chicken Soup recipe offers a comforting and flavorful meal, perfect for any occasion. It combines tender chicken with a creamy broth and often includes pasta or vegetables, making it a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked
- Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return the browned chicken to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If using pasta, add the cooked penne to the soup.
- Simmer for 5-10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and the soup to thicken slightly.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. This Marry Chicken Soup is a delightful way to enjoy a hearty meal.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, you can add a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water) in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or spinach.
- This Marry Chicken Soup can be made ahead and reheated gently.
- The name ‘Marry Me Chicken Soup’ comes from its incredibly rich and satisfying flavor, making you want to marry it!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg