Description
This comforting and creamy Rotisserie Chicken Mushroom Soup is the perfect family dinner, made easy with a rotisserie chicken! Packed with tender vegetables, savory mushrooms, and a rich, creamy base, it’s a cozy meal that will warm you up on any chilly day.
Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 3 cups)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms (sliced, button, cremini, or your choice)
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
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Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Cook the mushrooms and vegetables: Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes until tender and slightly browned. Stir in chopped carrots and celery, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
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Build the soup base: Pour in the chicken broth and add thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
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Add the chicken and cream: Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken. Pour in the heavy cream (or half-and-half) and simmer for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Finish and serve: Remove the bay leaf. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Enhance the flavor by adding a splash of white wine while sautéing the mushrooms.
- For a thicker soup, add a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg