Description
Hearty rotisserie chicken mushroom soup delivers comfort in every spoonful. Silky broth, tender chicken, and earthy mushrooms blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each nourishing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 6 cups stock (chicken or vegetable)
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 pound (454 grams) mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 celery sticks, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3 cups spinach, chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 1 cup cream
- Pinch of chili flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil or butter in a spacious pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté diced onions and celery, stirring occasionally, until they become translucent and tender, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms to the pot, cooking and stirring until they develop a rich golden-brown color and release their moisture.
- Sprinkle fresh thyme and minced garlic into the mixture, stirring constantly to prevent burning and allow aromatics to bloom, about 1 minute.
- Gradually pour in chicken stock and heavy cream, bringing the liquid to a gentle simmer and allowing flavors to meld for 5-6 minutes.
- Incorporate shredded rotisserie chicken and chopped spinach, reducing heat and letting the soup simmer until spinach wilts and chicken is heated through, roughly 3-4 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a splash of bright lemon juice to enhance the overall flavor profile, tasting and modifying as needed.
Notes
- Swap butter for olive oil to make the recipe dairy-free and heart-healthy.
- Use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock for a vegetarian version of the soup.
- Enhance nutrition by adding extra vegetables like carrots or zucchini during the sautéing stage.
- Choose low-sodium stock to control salt intake and create a lighter, healthier soup option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg