Description
A comforting, creamy soup made with shredded rotisserie chicken, mushrooms, vegetables and stock — quick to prepare and perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 celery sticks, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 500 g mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded (remove skin & bones)
- 6 cups chicken stock or broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or whipping cream)
- 3 cups spinach, chopped (optional)
- Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- A splash of lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- Heat a splash of olive oil or a knob of butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and chopped celery; cook until soft and translucent (about 5 min).
- Stir in the sliced mushrooms, and cook until mushrooms are golden and their liquid has mostly evaporated (7–10 min).
- Add the thyme and crushed garlic; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute), being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in the chicken stock and heavy cream, then bring the soup to a gentle simmer; cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the shredded rotisserie chicken and chopped spinach (if using); simmer another 5 minutes until chicken is heated through and spinach is wilted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes (if desired). If using, stir in a splash of lemon juice to brighten the flavor.
- Serve hot, optionally with crusty bread or over rice.
Notes
- You can substitute mushrooms: cremini, button, shiitake — or any favorite variety works well. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- If you prefer a lighter soup, you can omit the cream and use more stock (though it will be less creamy).
- Leftovers store well — refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze for a few months. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Add other veggies if you like — carrots or celery are great additions for extra flavor and texture. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- For a gluten‑free version: use gluten-free broth and ensure any added thickener (if you choose to thicken) is gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (~1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: ≈358 kcal
