Description
This creamy Rotisserie Chicken Mushroom Soup is a comforting and easy-to-make dish that combines tender shredded rotisserie chicken with sautéed mushrooms and onions, all simmered in a savory chicken broth and enriched with heavy cream. Perfect for a cozy meal, this soup is flavorful, hearty, and ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all required ingredients including olive oil, onion, garlic, mushrooms, chicken broth, rotisserie chicken, heavy cream, thyme, salt, black pepper, and fresh parsley.
- Prepare Vegetables: Dice the medium onion, mince the garlic cloves, and slice the mushrooms to ensure they cook evenly and release their flavors effectively.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Then add garlic and mushrooms, sautéing for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
- 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 develop flavor.
- Add Chicken: Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken thoroughly, allowing it to heat through evenly.
- Incorporate Cream and Seasonings: Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Season the soup with dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Allow it to simmer for an additional 5 minutes so the flavors meld together.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use any variety of mushrooms such as cremini, button, or shiitake depending on preference.
- For a lighter soup, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk.
- If preferred, homemade chicken broth can be used instead of store-bought for richer flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To add texture, consider topping with toasted bread cubes or crispy bacon bits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: rotisserie chicken soup, mushroom soup, creamy chicken soup, easy dinner soup, stovetop soup recipe
