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Rotisserie Chicken Mushroom Soup

Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Mushroom Soup You’ll Crave Tonight

Transform leftover rotisserie chicken into a comforting, creamy soup that’s quick and heartwarming.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Feel free to substitute with any neutral oil if desired.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Sliced cremini, button, or shiitake.
  • 1 medium Carrot Diced.
  • 1 stalk Celery Finely chopped.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Can use fresh thyme.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used for vegetarian option.
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or half-and-half.
  • 2 cups Shredded Rotisserie Chicken For a lighter meal, consider using only chicken breast.
Flavor Boosters
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Optional.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice For brightness.
  • to taste Fresh Parsley Used for garnish.

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add chopped onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned. Toss in diced carrot and chopped celery, cooking together for another 2 minutes until softened.
  3. Sprinkle in dried thyme, season with salt and black pepper, then pour in chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  4. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and shredded rotisserie chicken. Optionally add soy sauce. Simmer for another 5 minutes without boiling.
  5. Adjust seasonings as necessary and let sit for a minute to blend flavors.
  6. Ladle into warm bowls and sprinkle fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This soup is perfect for busy weeknights, can be prepped ahead, and is adaptable with various mushrooms and greens.

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