Marry Me Soup
Ingredients
- 3boneless skinless chicken breasts
sliced thin
- 1 quartheavy cream
- 3 cchicken broth
low sodium if possible
- 4slices bacon
optional
- 4tbsps butter
- ½ cflour
- 7 ozsundried tomatoes
- ½onion
diced
- 8 clovesgarlic
minced
- ½ cbasil
chopped
- 1 cparmesean cheese
shredded
- 2 lbyukon gold potatoes
peeled and chopped into small pieces
- 2tsps paprika
- ½ tspcajun seasoning
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- 1 tspall-purpose seasoning
- 1 tsponion powder
- ½ tspsalt
- 2tsps paprika
- 2 tspsalt
- 1 tspitalian seasoning
- 1 tsponion powder
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- ½ tspcajun seasoning
Directions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel to drain. Leave the bacon fat in the pot.
- 2
Season the chicken breasts with the spices listed. Sear the chicken in the bacon fat until browned on both sides. Remove the chicken from the pot once its fully cooked and set it aside.
- 3
Put some butter in the pot. Then, sauté the onions and garlic until they become soft.
- 4
Add flour to the pot to make a roux, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns golden brown.
- 5
Add the sun-dried tomatoes to the pot and stir everything together.
- 6
Add the chicken broth, heavy cream and spices. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 7
Add in diced Yukon gold potatoes and let the soup simmer until the potatoes are tender and the soup has thickened.
- 8
Add Parmesan cheese to the soup and stir until it is melted and blended.
- 9
Shred the chicken and add it back to the soup. Let it all simmer together.
- 10
Add chopped basil leaves to the soup right before serving and garnish with chopped bacon
Marry Me Soup
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About this Recipe
Craving a deeply satisfying and incredibly comforting meal that feels like a warm hug? This Marry Me Soup is exactly that – a hearty bowl packed with irresistible flavors, sure to become a new family favorite.
The genius of this Marry Me Soup lies in its rich layers: tender chicken, creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, and a luxurious broth made with heavy cream and chicken broth. This combination is punctuated by savory bacon and tangy sundried tomatoes, creating a symphony of tastes and textures that truly delights.
Prepare for a velvety, rich soup with tender chunks of thinly sliced chicken and wonderfully creamy, soft Yukon Gold potatoes. Each spoonful offers a burst of concentrated flavor from the sun-dried tomatoes, a hint of smoky bacon (if using), and the fragrant herbs, all enveloped in a cheesy, herb-infused broth. With approximately 400 calories per serving, this is a substantial, filling dinner perfect for cooler evenings when you desire something deeply satisfying and warming. It's a comforting dish designed to make everyone feel cherished.
Customization & Variations
The bacon is listed as optional, allowing you to easily adjust the soup to your preferences for a lighter option or to omit pork. You can also adjust the amount of fresh basil or Parmesan cheese to suit your taste, making it your own. For a different flavor profile, consider adjusting the paprika or Cajun seasoning to add more or less warmth to the dish.
This Marry Me Soup is a complete meal on its own, making it ideal for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion when you want to impress with a truly comforting dish.