Description
This creamy, comforting rotisserie chicken mushroom soup is packed with tender shredded chicken, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic vegetables in a rich broth. It’s quick, hearty, and perfect for chilly nights or easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz mushrooms (cremini or white), sliced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp flour or cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are tender and their moisture evaporates, about 6–8 minutes.
- Stir in shredded chicken and herbs.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add cream and stir to combine. If thicker consistency is desired, whisk flour or cornstarch with a bit of water and stir into the soup.
- Simmer for another 10–15 minutes, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, optionally with bread or over rice or noodles.
Notes
Add cooked rice, noodles, or orzo to make it more filling.
Use coconut milk instead of cream for a dairy-free version.
Stir in spinach or kale at the end for extra greens.
Add crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne for a kick.
Freeze without cream and add it fresh when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg