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Marry Me Chicken Soup

This comforting Marry Me Chicken Soup is packed with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights or impressing someone special.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • for garnish Fresh parsley

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season your chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pot and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, toss in the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the veggies start to soften.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and can of diced tomatoes. Add the oregano and basil. Taste along the way to adjust flavors.
  4. While the soup simmers, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the pot, stir it in, and let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes.
  5. Serve the soup warm in bowls, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Notes

Make it ahead as the soup is even tastier the next day. Add spinach or kale for extra nutrition and red pepper flakes for some spice.