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Marry Me Chicken Soup

Marry Me Chicken Soup: The Ultimate Comfort Food Experience

Marry Me Chicken Soup is a cozy, comforting dish filled with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and creamy broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 whole roasting chicken (3-4 pounds) or 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 12 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
  • 1 large onion roughly chopped
  • 2 carrots roughly chopped
  • 2 celery stalks roughly chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
For the Creamy Finish
  • 1 cup egg noodles
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing

Equipment

  • large stockpot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Rinse and pat dry your chicken. If using a whole chicken, remove giblets.
  2. Sauté in Olive Oil: Heat olive oil in stockpot and brown the chicken for 8-10 minutes on each side.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  4. Add Aromatics and Herbs: Stir in garlic and herbs; cook for an additional minute.
  5. Return Chicken and Add Broth: Return chicken to pot, add broth, bring to a boil.
  6. Simmer for Rich Flavor: Reduce heat, cover, simmer for 1.5 hours for a whole chicken or 45-60 minutes for thighs.
  7. Shred Chicken: Remove chicken, let cool, shred meat, and discard bones and skin.
  8. Cook the Noodles: Bring to a gentle boil, add noodles, and cook until al dente.
  9. Finish with Cream: Stir in heavy cream and shredded chicken, heat through.
  10. Season and Serve: Taste and add salt as needed, serve hot, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Skim off foam during simmering for a clear broth. Consider using homemade broth for richer flavor. Do not overcook noodles.

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