Description
Hearty Rotisserie Chicken Mushroom Soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending tender shredded chicken with earthy mushrooms. Savory broth and simple ingredients create a soul-warming meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 3 cups)
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms (sliced, button, cremini, or your choice)
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium temperature. Sauté diced onions until translucent and softened, approximately 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms to the pot, allowing them to caramelize and develop rich brown edges for 5-6 minutes. Incorporate chopped carrots and celery, cooking until vegetables become slightly tender.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, introducing fresh thyme and a bay leaf. Elevate heat to create a gentle boil, then reduce to a delicate simmer. Allow mixture to develop depth for 15-20 minutes until vegetables reach desired tenderness.
- Integrate shredded rotisserie chicken into the simmering liquid. Stream heavy cream into the soup, blending ingredients seamlessly. Continue simmering for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors completely.
- Carefully extract bay leaf from the soup. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences. Ladle into warm serving bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a vibrant touch.
- Accompany the soup with crusty artisan bread, creating a comforting and satisfying meal that warms from within.
Notes
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version that maintains creamy texture and adds subtle sweetness.
- Enhance protein content by adding quinoa or white beans for extra nutrition and hearty substance.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and customize seasoning according to personal preference.
- Quickly boost umami depth by sprinkling dried porcini mushroom powder or adding a splash of white wine during vegetable sautéing stage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg