Description
Creamy marry me chicken soup brings Italian-inspired comfort straight to your kitchen, promising rich flavors that spark romance. Tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan create a soul-warming dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Liquids, Spices, and Cheese:
- 4 cups (32 ounces) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a spacious pot, warm olive oil over medium heat, gently sautéing diced onions until they become translucent and softened, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic, dried thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes, allowing the aromatics to release their fragrant essence for about 1 minute.
- Gradually pour chicken broth into the pot, bringing the liquid to a gentle, rolling simmer.
- Incorporate heavy cream, tender shredded chicken, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, allowing the mixture to simmer and meld flavors for 10 minutes.
- Gently fold in fresh baby spinach and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts completely.
- Carefully adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, ensuring a balanced and rich flavor profile.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls, optionally garnishing with additional Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs for an elegant touch.
Notes
- Swap heavy cream for coconut milk to create a dairy-free version that’s equally creamy and delicious.
- Toast dried herbs before adding to the pot to intensify their flavors and release their aromatic oils.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes – start with less and add more for spice lovers.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking and ensure a smooth, stress-free cooking experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg