Description
Creamy marry me chicken soup seduces taste buds with Italian-inspired comfort. Rich, aromatic flavors promise romance in every spoonful, drawing you into a culinary embrace that lingers long after the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Base and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 grams) spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) fresh basil, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the protein foundation by searing chicken thighs in a heated large pot with olive oil, incorporating garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until golden and thoroughly cooked.
- Introduce chicken broth to the pot, allowing ingredients to harmonize through a gentle simmering process for approximately 10 minutes.
- Enrich the soup’s complexity by blending heavy cream, chopped spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, creating a luxurious texture and depth of flavor.
- Elevate the soup’s richness by gradually melting Parmesan cheese into the mixture, stirring continuously to ensure smooth integration.
- Perform a final seasoning assessment, adjusting salt and pepper to optimize taste profile.
- Transfer the aromatic soup into serving bowls, optionally garnishing with delicate fresh basil leaves for an elegant presentation and vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by adding red pepper flakes for a kick or reducing seasonings for milder palates.
- Swap chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner protein option, but reduce cooking time to prevent drying out.
- Make this soup vegetarian by replacing chicken with plant-based protein like white beans or tofu, and using vegetable broth.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and reduce overall meal preparation time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 468
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg