Description
Hearty rotisserie chicken soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending tender meat with rich, velvety broth. Simmering with aromatic herbs and wholesome vegetables, you’ll savor each spoonful of this soul-warming culinary embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a spacious cooking vessel, warm olive oil over medium temperature, gently sautéing onions until they become translucent and release their fragrant aroma, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the pot, allowing them to caramelize and develop a rich golden hue, continuing to cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, elevating the heat to create a gentle simmer. Incorporate thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper, stirring to blend the aromatic seasonings thoroughly.
- Fold in the tender shredded rotisserie chicken, letting it warm through and absorb the surrounding flavors for 5 minutes.
- Gradually stream heavy cream into the simmering mixture, creating a luxurious and velvety texture. Allow the soup to maintain a delicate simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Gently cascade fresh spinach leaves into the soup, stirring until they gracefully wilt and integrate with the other ingredients, which should take 1-2 minutes.
- Taste and fine-tune seasonings, ensuring a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Ladle the soup into warming bowls, optionally adorning with freshly chopped parsley or a sprinkle of cracked black pepper. Complement with a crusty bread for a complete dining experience.
Notes
- Swap rotisserie chicken for leftover grilled or poached chicken to reduce sodium and control ingredient quality.
- Use plant-based cream or coconut milk for a dairy-free version that maintains the soup’s rich, creamy texture.
- Consider adding quinoa or white beans for extra protein and to make the soup more filling without overwhelming the delicate flavors.
- Reduce cooking time for spinach to preserve its bright green color and maximize nutritional benefits, adding it just before serving for a fresh, vibrant finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg