Description
Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender shredded chicken simmered with fresh vegetables and herbs in a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, it combines the sweetness of carrots and celery with the savory notes of garlic and thyme, all brought together with heavy cream for a luscious texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Broth
- 4 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
Vegetables
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Others
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
- Add Chicken Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to meld the flavors.
- Add Chicken and Cream: Stir in the shredded cooked chicken, heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Let the soup simmer for 10 minutes to fully incorporate the flavors and thicken slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken as a quick alternative to cooking chicken breasts yourself.
- Adjust the amount of heavy cream for a lighter or richer soup depending on preference.
- For extra flavor, sauté the vegetables until slightly caramelized before adding the broth.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a hearty meal.
- This soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and freezes nicely.
