Description
Discover the ultimate comfort with this Rotisserie Chicken Mushroom Soup Recipe—easy to make and packed with savory goodness! This delightful soup combines tender pieces of rotisserie chicken with earthy mushrooms, creating a warm and hearty dish that’s perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Rotisserie Chicken
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
Mushrooms
- 8 oz fresh or cremini mushrooms, sliced
Onion
- 1 medium onion, diced
Garlic
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Carrots
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
Celery
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
Herbs
- 1 tsp fresh basil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
Broth
- 4 cups high-quality chicken broth
Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Start by finely chopping the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. This will create a flavorful base for your soup, allowing the vegetables to soften and release their natural sweetness.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic, sautéing until they become translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. The aroma will fill your kitchen and get everyone excited.
- Add the Carrots and Celery: Next, toss in the chopped carrots and celery, stirring them in with the onions and garlic. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Incorporate the Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook until they release their juices and begin to brown, around 5-7 minutes. This step enhances the earthy flavor of the mushrooms.
- Pour in the Broth: Now, add the chicken broth to the pot, stirring well to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing all the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Add the Chicken and Herbs: Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken, basil, and thyme. Let the soup simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the chicken to heat through and the herbs to infuse their flavor.
- Finish with Cream: Finally, reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream, mixing well until your soup is creamy and delicious. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, and it’s ready to serve!
Notes
- Use Quality Ingredients: High-quality chicken broth and fresh vegetables make a noticeable difference in flavor.
- Don’t Overcook the Vegetables: You want them tender but still with a bit of bite for texture.
- Adjust Thickness: For a thicker soup, you can blend a portion of it and then stir it back in.
- Herb Freshness: Fresh herbs will give you a vibrant flavor; dried herbs can work in a pinch.
- Garnish for Appeal: A sprinkle of fresh herbs or croutons on top adds a lovely finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: rotisserie chicken, mushroom soup, comfort food, easy recipe