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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup

A close-up of creamy chicken soup filled with shredded chicken, bright orange carrots, dark spinach, and fresh parsley.
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Make this comforting and rich Creamy Marry Me Chicken Soup. It uses simple ingredients and delivers deep, satisfying flavor perfect for a weeknight meal or a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup celery, sliced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Return the chicken to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes (with juice), Italian seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the cheese melts and the soup becomes creamy. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  7. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook just until it wilts, about 1 minute.
  8. Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  9. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, remove about 1 cup of the broth mixture before adding the cream, whisk in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and then return it to the pot while stirring constantly.
  • You can substitute dried herbs with 1 tablespoon of a fresh herb mix.
  • This soup pairs well with crusty bread for dipping.

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