Description
Marry me chicken soup delivers comfort and romance in one hearty bowl. Italian-inspired flavors blend creamy textures with tender chicken, creating a delightful meal that draws diners closer with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium-high temperature, gently sautéing diced onions, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and chopped celery until they become tender and translucent, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Introduce aromatic herbs like thyme and oregano, along with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, allowing the spices to bloom and release their intense flavors for about 60 seconds.
- Stream chicken broth into the vegetable mixture, elevating heat to create a robust boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer for 10-12 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld harmoniously.
- Incorporate rich heavy cream, tender shredded chicken, and finely grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously and allowing the soup to simmer for an additional 4-5 minutes until it reaches a luxurious, slightly thickened consistency.
- Delicately fold fresh spinach leaves into the soup, watching them wilt and integrate seamlessly within 1-2 minutes, then season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, accompanied by crusty artisan bread or a complementary side dish for a complete, comforting meal.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for mild or spicier preferences.
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick preparation and enhanced flavor depth.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream or plant-based milk for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Swap spinach with kale or Swiss chard for varied nutritional profiles and textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg