Description
A quick and comforting 30-minute dinner featuring tender rotisserie chicken and deeply browned cremini mushrooms in a rich, silky cream broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely dice the onion, mince the garlic, and slice the mushrooms.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes until the mixture turns light golden to create a roux.
- Add the diced onion to the roux and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot. Increase heat to medium-high and let them sit for 2 minutes to sear before stirring. Continue cooking for 8-10 minutes until deeply browned and moisture has released.
- Stir in the minced garlic and fresh thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and heavy cream. Heat through for 2-3 minutes until hot but not boiling.
- Remove the bay leaf. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot.
Notes
Do not salt the mushrooms at the beginning as it draws out moisture and prevents browning. If the soup is too thick, add more broth; if too thin, simmer longer. For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. This soup freezes well for up to 3 months; reheat gently on the stovetop to prevent curdling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 22
Keywords: rotisserie chicken soup, mushroom soup, creamy soup, 30 minute dinner, weeknight meals, comfort food, easy soup