Description
Warm up with Marry Me Chicken Soup, a comforting blend of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory broth. This delightful soup is infused with aromatic garlic and herbs, making it the perfect dish for cozy nights or family gatherings. Each spoonful wraps you in warmth, evoking memories of home-cooked meals. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, this recipe is sure to become a weekly favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Stir in diced carrots and chopped celery; cook for approximately 5 minutes until softened.
- Add chicken breasts and pour in chicken broth until fully submerged. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Stir in dried thyme and bay leaves; simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from pot, shred it using forks, and return it to the soup along with lemon juice. Mix well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups or 360g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg