Marry Me Chicken Soup Recipe
This comforting chicken soup combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy broth, making it a perfect dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 medium carrots sliced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 cup heavy cream
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté diced onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Incorporate sliced carrots and diced celery, cooking until softened.
- Add chicken breasts and pour in chicken broth, then add thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and frozen peas, seasoning with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Simmer for another 5-10 minutes until heated through.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and remove bay leaf before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.