Description
A creamy, comforting soup made with tender rotisserie chicken and earthy mushrooms, perfect for a cozy meal. Quick to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- Shredded rotisserie chicken (2 cups)
- Mushrooms (2 cups, sliced)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Onion (1 medium, chopped)
- Chicken broth (4 cups)
- Heavy cream (½ cup, optional)
- Olive oil (1-2 tbsp)
- Salt, pepper, thyme, parsley (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Shred the chicken, slice mushrooms, and chop garlic and onions.
- Cook Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a pot, sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Sauté Mushrooms: Add mushrooms, cooking until they release moisture and become tender.
- Add Broth and Chicken: Pour in chicken broth and add shredded chicken. Bring to a simmer.
- Season and Add Cream (optional): Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Add cream if a creamy texture is desired. Simmer briefly.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and enjoy with crusty bread or salad.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream with coconut milk.
- Add extra veggies like spinach or kale for more nutrients.
- Adjust seasoning to taste as some broths may be saltier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 250 kcal
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg