Description
Marry me chicken soup offers a romantic twist on classic comfort food. Italian-inspired flavors blend tender chicken, creamy sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes into a delightful meal you’ll want to savor with someone special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cubed)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (75 g) sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup (30 g) baby spinach
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling cooking surface.
- Introduce chicken thighs to the pot, seasoning generously with salt and pepper, and sear until golden brown and caramelized. Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate.
- Lower heat and add diced onions, allowing them to soften and become translucent. Incorporate minced garlic, stirring until aromatic and releasing its rich flavor.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, gently raising the temperature until the liquid reaches a gentle, rolling simmer.
- Fold in fresh spinach leaves, allowing them to wilt gracefully into the creamy liquid. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes for a vibrant, tangy dimension.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning into the soup, creating layers of complex flavors.
- Carefully reintroduce the seared chicken to the pot, letting it meld with the other ingredients and simmer for 10-15 minutes at a low temperature.
- Taste and fine-tune the seasoning, ensuring a perfect balance of salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Ladle the soup into warm bowls, garnishing with optional fresh herbs or additional Parmesan cheese for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken thighs for tender, juicy meat that absorbs flavors perfectly.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk for lighter versions or dairy-free options.
- Toast sun-dried tomatoes briefly before adding to enhance their rich, concentrated flavor profile.
- Try fresh basil or crushed red pepper flakes to customize the soup’s taste and heat level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg