Description
This Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Mushroom Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight meals. It combines tender rotisserie chicken, earthy cremini mushrooms, and a rich, silky broth made creamy with heavy cream. With simple ingredients and easy stovetop preparation, this soup delivers a warm, satisfying experience in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
Broth and Seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Main Additions
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, skin removed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the base: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. The onion should smell sweet and look glossy to indicate proper caramelization.
- Cook mushrooms and garlic: Add minced garlic and sliced cremini mushrooms to the pot. Cook over medium heat for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes, until the mushrooms release their liquid and the edges start to turn golden brown, enhancing their flavor.
- Add broth and seasonings: Pour in the chicken broth and increase heat to medium-high to bring the soup to a gentle simmer, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper to build a fragrant and well-seasoned base.
- Simmer to meld flavors: Reduce heat to low and simmer the soup uncovered for 10 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together and the broth to deepen in taste.
- Add chicken and cream: Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and heavy cream. Heat gently over low heat for 3 to 5 minutes until warmed through and steam rises gently from the surface. Avoid boiling after adding cream to prevent curdling.
- Finish with fresh parsley and serve: Remove the soup from heat and stir in fresh chopped parsley. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot for the best comforting experience.
Notes
- Do not boil the soup after adding the cream to prevent the broth from breaking and becoming grainy; always heat gently over low heat.
- For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk.
- For extra depth of flavor, add a splash of dry white wine after cooking the mushrooms in Step 2 and let it cook off for 1 minute before adding the broth.
- Fresh herbs can replace dried – use about three times the amount specified for more vibrant flavor.
- Shred the rotisserie chicken by hand for better texture and to help the broth absorb more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Creamy chicken soup, Rotisserie chicken soup, Mushroom soup, Easy weeknight soup, Comfort food, Creamy mushroom chicken soup, American soup recipes
