Description
Warm your heart with this creamy marry me chicken soup, brimming with tender chicken and vibrant veggies—perfect for cozy evenings or romantic dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop the carrots, celery, onion, and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté the onion until translucent (about 3 minutes), then add carrots and celery; cook until softened.
- Add chicken thighs to the pot and sear for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour in the chicken broth along with minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- After simmering for 15-20 minutes, stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to customize by adding your favorite vegetables or spices.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 100mg