Description
Marry Me Chicken Soup is a luxurious and creamy twist on traditional chicken soup that will warm your heart and soul. Packed with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich, cheesy broth, this soup is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
- Heavy cream
- Fresh garlic
- Yellow onion
- Chicken broth (low-sodium)
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- All-purpose flour
- Italian seasoning
- Fresh spinach
- Olive oil or butter
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- If you're using raw chicken breasts or thighs, begin by seasoning them with a pinch of salt and black pepper. In a large Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil or butter over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side, just until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, shred or dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add another tablespoon of oil or butter to the pot if needed. Toss in your chopped yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it softens and becomes translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic and drained, chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the sautéed onion, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and starts to thicken slightly. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
- Return the shredded or diced chicken to the pot. Stir in the Italian seasoning and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let the soup simmer gently for 10-15 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring gently until it’s fully incorporated. Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until it's completely melted and smooth.
- Add the fresh spinach to the pot. Stir it in gently until it just wilts.
- Give the soup one final taste test and adjust any seasonings if necessary. Ladle your glorious 'Marry Me Chicken Soup' into bowls and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Avoid boiling the soup after adding the cream to prevent curdling. Use high-quality, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for the best flavor. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice can brighten the flavors at the end.