Description
Marry Me Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich, aromatic broth with colorful vegetables. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family dinners, this easy-to-make soup warms the heart and soul with every spoonful. Its delightful flavors are sure to impress, making it a beloved staple in any household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced thinly
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and chop the carrots and celery; mince the garlic.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute before adding carrots and celery until slightly softened.
- Brown the chicken: Push vegetables to one side of the pot and brown chicken breasts for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Add broth & seasonings: Pour in enough chicken broth to cover everything; sprinkle in thyme and pepper.
- Simmer: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred & serve: Remove chicken from the pot, shred it with two forks, return it to the soup, stir well, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg