Description
Creamy marry me chicken soup promises a romantic culinary journey through Italian-inspired flavors. Pepper-infused cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and tender chicken create a comforting meal you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 medium carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear chicken pieces in heated olive oil over medium flame until they develop a rich, golden-brown exterior, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate.
- In the identical pot, gently sauté a medley of diced onions, minced garlic, julienned carrots, and chopped celery until vegetables become translucent and tender, around 5 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the vegetable mixture, then incorporate heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, aromatic oregano, delicate thyme, and a pinch of fiery red pepper flakes. Reintroduce the golden chicken pieces and thoroughly blend all components.
- Elevate the liquid to a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce heat to generate a gentle simmer. Allow soup to meld flavors and slightly thicken, stirring intermittently for approximately 20 minutes.
- Calibrate the soup’s taste profile by carefully seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Just before serving, sprinkle finely chopped fresh parsley across the surface to enhance visual appeal and provide a bright, herbaceous note.
Notes
- Ensure a golden-brown exterior by patting chicken dry before cooking and avoiding overcrowding the pot for even searing.
- Temper heavy cream by slowly adding hot broth to prevent curdling, maintaining a smooth and silky soup texture.
- Toast dried oregano and thyme briefly in the pot before adding liquid to intensify their aromatic flavors and depth.
- Replace traditional broth with bone broth for added protein and swap heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free alternative that keeps the soup rich and creamy.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg