Description
This Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup is a comforting and rich dish featuring tender shredded chicken simmered with fresh vegetables in a flavorful chicken broth and heavy cream base. Perfectly seasoned with thyme and garnished with fresh parsley, this soup offers a creamy texture and vibrant taste ideal for a cozy meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat Oil: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat to prepare the base for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing the flavors to start combining.
- Add Chicken and Cream: Stir in the shredded chicken, heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Let the soup simmer for an additional 10 minutes so the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish the soup with fresh parsley to add a bright, herbal note and color.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save time instead of cooking chicken breasts yourself.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, though the soup will be less creamy.
- If the soup is too thick, add extra chicken broth or water to reach your desired consistency.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper at the end to suit your taste preference.
- This soup freezes well; cool completely before freezing and reheat gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
