Description
This Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup is a comforting, hearty dish featuring tender shredded chicken in a rich, creamy broth loaded with sautéed vegetables and fragrant thyme. Perfect for a cozy meal, it combines savory flavors with the smooth texture of heavy cream, garnished beautifully with fresh parsley for a fresh finish.
Ingredients
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Soup 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 the oil: In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil and allow it to warm up, preparing it for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Add broth and simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and increase the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to start melding.
- Incorporate chicken and cream: Stir in the cooked and shredded chicken, heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat slightly and let the soup simmer for an additional 10 minutes so all flavors can blend beautifully.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, sprinkle fresh parsley on top for a vibrant and fresh finish to the rich soup.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can roast the chicken breasts before shredding.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt content.
- Heavy cream adds richness but can be substituted with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- This soup pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a fresh green salad.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
