Chicken Mushroom Soup
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4.9
Chicken Mushroom Soup
Description
This Chicken Mushroom Soup recipe features chunks of chicken breast simmered with dried mushrooms rehydrated in hot water, along with sliced potatoes, diced onions, chopped carrots, and broken spaghetti pasta. The dried mushrooms impart a deep, earthy flavor to the broth while the chicken provides protein and substance. The potatoes and pasta add thickness and texture, making the soup filling and suitable as a light meal.
Cooking involves sautéing the vegetables first to develop sweetness before adding water and chicken to simmer. The soaked mushrooms join midway to build flavor complexity. Seasonings are kept simple with salt, black pepper, and fresh dill, which adds a bright herbal note contrasting the richness of the chicken and mushrooms.
Serve the soup hot on its own or with bread for dipping. It’s practical for cooler days or when a mildly savory, nourishing soup is desired. The combination of tender chicken pieces and softened vegetables with pasta creates a balanced mouthfeel.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into cubes
- 2 oz spaghetti broken into pieces
- 2 potato sliced, medium
- 2 tbsp dried mushrooms
- 1 carrot chopped, medium
- 1/2 onion diced, medium
- 3 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 tbsp salt adjust to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper adjust to taste
- 2 tbsp dill diced
Instructions
- Preheat a heavy bottom pot over medium heat with oil. Sauté the carrots and onions until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Soak the dried mushrooms in boiled water for 5-10 minutes.
- To the sauteed veggies add in 3 qt water and chicken, bring it to a boil. Turn down the heat to medium-low and let the chicken simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the soaked mushrooms to the soup pot and cook for 10 minutes. Add the sliced potatoes and macaroni into the water and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Add the dill. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 944mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1300IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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