Description
This Marry Me Chicken Soup is comfort in a bowl. Juicy, tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful, aromatic broth come together to make a dish that’s cozy yet elegant. Perfect for family dinners, a rainy day, or when you want a meal that feels like a hug in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (or 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 leek, thinly sliced (optional)
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1/2 cup cream or milk (optional for richness)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Optional: cooked pasta, rice, or lentils
Instructions
- Prep vegetables and herbs. Chop onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and leek if using.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil or butter until golden brown on all sides, then remove.
- Sauté vegetables in the same pot until softened. Add garlic and herbs, cooking one more minute.
- Pour in chicken stock, scraping up browned bits. Return chicken to the pot.
- Simmer gently for 30–40 minutes until chicken is tender. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or a splash of lemon juice.
- Optional: Remove chicken, shred, and return to the pot. Stir in cream or milk if desired. Add pasta, rice, or lentils and cook until tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Searing chicken adds depth to the broth.
- Adjust herbs according to your taste; fresh herbs brighten the flavor.
- Cook pasta or rice separately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg