Description
A quick and comforting creamy soup made with shredded rotisserie chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and a rich, velvety broth. Ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: chop the onion finely, mince the garlic, slice the mushrooms, and shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot or skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and moisture is released, about 6 minutes.
- Add the onion and garlic to the mushrooms and cook for another 2 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir constantly for about 2 minutes, ensuring the flour cooks but does not brown.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Add the fresh thyme. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until the soup thickens.
- Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and heavy cream. Warm through for about 3 minutes without boiling to prevent curdling.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, starting with ¾ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, then adjust as needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh thyme or cracked pepper if desired, and serve.
Notes
If soup is too thick, add more broth or cream. If too thin, simmer longer. Avoid boiling after adding cream to prevent curdling. Browning mushrooms enhances flavor. Use fresh thyme if possible. Optional immersion blender for smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1.5 cups per s
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 27
Keywords: rotisserie chicken soup, creamy chicken soup, mushroom soup, comfort food, quick dinner, easy soup recipe