Description
Hearty Rotisserie Chicken Mushroom Soup blends rustic comfort with elegant flavors, creating a soul-warming meal perfect for chilly evenings. Savory mushrooms and tender chicken mingle in a rich broth that will comfort and satisfy hungry souls craving wholesome goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken (shredded)
Vegetables:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms (chestnut/portabellini or your choice)
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 medium onion (white or red)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Liquid and Thickening Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or cream (whipping cream or heavy cream works well)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, warm olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté chopped onion and celery until they become soft and translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms to the pot, allowing them to caramelize and develop a rich golden-brown color, stirring occasionally for 5-6 minutes.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary into the vegetable mixture, stirring quickly to release their aromatic essence for about 45-60 seconds.
- Pour chicken broth and cream into the pot, gently blending the ingredients until well incorporated.
- Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, maintaining a consistent low bubble for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Fold in shredded rotisserie chicken and fresh spinach, continuing to simmer for an additional 4-5 minutes until vegetables reach desired tenderness.
- Enhance the soup’s flavor profile by seasoning with salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and a bright splash of lemon juice.
- Ladle the steaming soup into bowls and accompany with crusty bread for a complete, comforting meal.
Notes
- Prep ahead by chopping vegetables and shredding chicken in advance to streamline cooking process.
- Customize mushroom variety for deeper flavor complexity, mixing cremini, shiitake, and button mushrooms for rich umami notes.
- Swap cream with coconut milk for dairy-free version, maintaining creamy texture while adding subtle tropical undertone.
- Use leftover roasted chicken to reduce waste and enhance soup’s depth, ensuring maximum flavor extraction from already seasoned meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg