Classic Marry Me Chicken Soup
This comforting Classic Marry Me Chicken Soup is packed with tender chicken, vegetables, and pasta in a creamy, flavorful broth, perfect for a cozy meal.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 chopped large yellow onion
- 2 peeled and diced carrots
- 2 diced celery stalks
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs, cooked and shredded or diced
- 1 cup small pasta such as ditalini or orzo
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- red pepper flakes Optional: A pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven and sauté chopped onion, carrots, and celery until softened (8-10 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add chicken broth, bring to a simmer, then stir in cooked and shredded or diced chicken.
- Add small pasta and cook for 7-10 minutes until al dente, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, and cook gently for 2-3 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened (do not boil).
- Stir in fresh chopped parsley, season with salt and pepper to taste, and optionally add red pepper flakes. Serve hot with extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For best results, use a good quality chicken broth. Do not overheat the soup once the cream has been added to prevent curdling. Feel free to adjust seasonings to your personal preference.