Cozy Date Night Marry Me (Print)
Creamy chicken soup with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and basil. Cozy, flavorful, and perfect for a special night.
# Components:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 2 medium carrots, sliced
05 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
→ Flavorings & Pantry
06 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
10 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
→ Liquids
12 - 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
13 - 1 cup heavy cream
→ Cheese & Herbs
14 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
→ Oils & Fats
16 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
02 - Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Place the chicken breasts in the pot and sear for 2 minutes on each side to develop flavor; chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this stage.
04 - Add sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, dried thyme, optional crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly coat the vegetables and chicken with seasonings.
05 - Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
06 - Remove the chicken breasts and shred them with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot, stirring to combine.
07 - Add the heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring continuously until the soup becomes creamy and well blended.
08 - Stir in the chopped fresh basil. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as desired.
09 - Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with extra fresh basil and an additional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.