Description
Marry Me Chicken Soup is a heartwarming blend of tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmered in a savory broth. This soul-soothing recipe is perfect for chilly evenings or special gatherings, promising to wrap you in warmth with every spoonful. Effortlessly prepared, it transforms ordinary moments into cherished memories that may just get you proposed to!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add minced garlic, oregano, and thyme; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Place chicken breasts into the pot and pour in enough broth to cover by an inch.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from pot, shred using two forks, and return to the soup along with lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg