Description
Creamy marry me chicken soup brings Italian-inspired romance to your dinner table with irresistible flavors. Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and tender chicken create a luxurious comfort meal you’ll want to savor spoonful by spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup (150 g) diced carrots
- 1 cup (150 g) diced celery
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over medium flame, searing chicken pieces until they develop a rich, caramelized exterior. Transfer golden protein to a separate plate.
- Utilize the same pot to gently sweat aromatic vegetables, allowing onions, garlic, carrots, and celery to soften and release their fragrant essence.
- Create a luxurious base by incorporating chicken broth, velvety heavy cream, aged Parmesan cheese, delicate thyme, and a whisper of crushed red pepper flakes. Whisk ingredients until harmoniously blended.
- Reintroduce seared chicken into the simmering liquid, allowing flavors to meld and intensify for approximately 20 minutes at a gentle bubble.
- Fine-tune the soup’s profile with precise salt and pepper seasoning, ensuring a balanced taste experience.
- Elevate the presentation by scattering freshly chopped parsley across the surface, adding a vibrant, herbaceous finish just before serving.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts to ensure tender, easy-to-eat meat that absorbs the creamy soup’s flavors perfectly.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes, making the soup mild for kids or spicier for adventurous eaters.
- Toast Parmesan cheese briefly before adding to enhance its nutty, rich flavor profile and create deeper complexity in the soup.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream or cashew cream to make the recipe suitable for lactose-intolerant or vegan dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg