Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Mushroom Soup Recipe
This creamy rotisserie chicken mushroom soup is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for cozy meals. Made with tender shredded chicken, savory mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and a rich heavy cream base, it combines simple ingredients into a flavorful and satisfying soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
Chicken & Cream
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all necessary ingredients to have them ready for quick and smooth cooking.
- Prepare Vegetables: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and slice the mushrooms to ensure even cooking and optimal flavor release.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until mushrooms are tender and fragrant.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Add Chicken: Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken to heat through and absorb the broth flavors.
- Incorporate Cream: Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine, creating a creamy texture for the soup.
- Season and Simmer: Add dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Allow the soup to gently simmer for another 5 minutes to fully integrate the seasoning.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of freshness and color.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken adds convenience without sacrificing flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper.
- For a thicker soup, you can add a slurry of cornstarch and water before adding the cream.
- Mushroom varieties can be mixed for more depth of flavor.
- This soup stores well and tastes even better the next day.
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