Description
Warm your soul with Marry My Chicken Soup, the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a savory broth. Perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather, this easy-to-make recipe is a delightful hug in a bowl. Whether enjoyed alone or paired with crusty bread, each spoonful brings back fond memories of family gatherings and cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp Herbs de Provence
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Chop the carrots, celery, and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add chicken breasts and broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer; cover and cook for approximately 20 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Stir in Herbs de Provence, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for a few more minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred it with forks, return it to the pot along with lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, use bone-in chicken pieces. Feel free to customize the veggies based on seasonal availability. If the soup is too watery, simmer uncovered to thicken.