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Delicious Marry Me Chicken Soup Recipe

Easy homemade recipe for a Delicious Marry Me Chicken Soup. This quick recipe is meant to simplify the process of making this culinary goodness.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base:
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
For the Chicken:
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Add-ins:
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes julienned
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup orzo pasta
Garnish:
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Extra grated Parmesan

Equipment

  • Large soup pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken:
  1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in the soup pot over medium heat. Sear the chicken until lightly golden on the outside (about 4-5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
Sauté the Aromatics:
  1. In the same pot, add more olive oil if needed. Sauté the onions until translucent (about 3 minutes). Add garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant (1 minute).
Build the Soup Base:
  1. Stir in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Add Cream and Chicken:
  1. Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream. Return the seared chicken pieces to the pot.
Cook the Orzo and Add Add-ins:
  1. Stir in orzo pasta and simmer until the pasta is tender (about 8-10 minutes). Add the sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts.
Taste and Adjust:
  1. Season with additional salt or pepper if necessary.
Serve:
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and extra Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal
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