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Marry Me Chicken Soup

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A hearty and flavorful chicken soup that brings warmth and comfort with every spoonful.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup cream
  • 2 cups spinach or kale
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Italian herbs to taste

Instructions

  1. Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Brown the chicken: Increase the heat to medium-high. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs, then add them to the pot. Brown for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the stock: Once chicken is golden, pour in the chicken stock and stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  4. Simmer away: Cover and let simmer for 20-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Shred the chicken: Remove chicken from pot, shred with two forks, and return to pot.
  6. Stir in cream and spinach: Let them wilt into the soup, and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Serve and enjoy: Ladle soup into bowls, add rustic bread or Parmesan on top.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with mushrooms or chickpeas and use vegetable broth.

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Keywords: chicken soup, comfort food, hearty soup, Marry Me Chicken, cozy meals

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