Marry Me Chicken Soup
Marry Me Chicken Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices into a cozy bowl of comfort. Perfect for chilly evenings or romantic dinners, this flavorful soup is both easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious. With its rich aroma and delightful taste, it’s sure to impress your loved ones and might even spark a proposal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the carrots and celery, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent. Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper; cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts to the pot; brown them slightly on both sides.
- Pour in the chicken broth along with chopped carrots, celery, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks before returning them to the soup. Stir well and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Customize with additional vegetables like spinach or chickpeas for extra nutrition. For richer flavor, use bone-in chicken instead of boneless. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.