Description
Creamy, dreamy marry me chicken soup brings irresistible Italian-inspired comfort to your dinner table. Rich parmesan, tender chicken, and sun-dried tomatoes create a romantic meal that promises to steal hearts with its delightful flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 3 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds or 680 grams)
Vegetables:
- 2 cups chopped carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
- 2 cups chopped celery (about 4 stalks)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Liquid and Dairy:
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
Instructions
- Assemble all necessary ingredients within easy reach for smooth preparation.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium flame, gently sautéing minced garlic, diced carrots, and chopped celery until they become tender and fragrant, approximately 5 minutes.
- Nestle chicken breasts into the vegetable mixture, then pour chicken broth until ingredients are fully submerged.
- Allow liquid to reach a gentle simmer, cooking chicken until completely opaque and tender, roughly 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken from pot and shred using two forks, then return meat to the simmering broth.
- Incorporate cream cheese and dried herbs, stirring until the cheese melts and blends seamlessly into the liquid.
- Reduce heat and let soup continue simmering for an additional 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Ladle soup into warm bowls and optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant touch.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saving hack that still delivers incredible flavor.
- Choose full-fat cream cheese for a richer, more luxurious soup texture that clings perfectly to each spoonful.
- Consider using dairy-free cream cheese alternative to make this recipe friendly for lactose-intolerant or vegan diners.
- Enhance protein content by adding white beans or quinoa, transforming this soup into a more substantial meal option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg