Rotisserie chicken mushroom soup recipe
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Rotisserie chicken mushroom soup recipe
Description
Rotisserie chicken mushroom soup recipe brings together cooked rotisserie chicken, mushrooms, onions, celery, and fresh thyme in a broth enriched with cream and fresh spinach. Mushrooms are sautéed until golden, and along with fragrant garlic and thyme, they form the soup's base. Stock and cream create a broth that is more delicate than thick, allowing the natural flavors to shine through.
The flavor melds tender chicken and earthy mushrooms with the gentle warmth of thyme and a pinch of chili flakes to add depth. Fresh spinach stirred in at the end adds color and a slight freshness to the soup. It’s simmered gently to meld the ingredients without overpowering the texture.
This soup pairs well with crusty bread and can serve as a starter or light main dish. Its lighter broth is suitable for those who prefer soup without heaviness but still want satisfying chicken and mushroom notes.
If a thicker texture is desired, a slurry of cornstarch and milk can be added and cooked longer to thicken the broth. This offers flexibility depending on personal soup preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 onion diced
- 2 celery finely chopped, sticks
- 4 garlic crushed, cloves
- 500 g (1lb) mushrooms thinly sliced
- 2 tsp thyme fresh
- 1 rotisserie chicken shredded
- 6 cups stock
- 1 cup cream
- 3 cups spinach chopped
- chilli flakes pinch
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a splash of olive oil or a knob of butter in a large pot.
- Cook the onion and celery until soft and translucent.
- Add the mushrooms and cook until golden brown.
- Add the thyme and garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in the stock and cream then bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 5 minutes. Add the chicken and spinach and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper and add lemon juice to taste.
- Serve the soup with bread of your choice.
Notes
- The soup produces a thinner broth; add a cornstarch and milk slurry and cook 10-15 minutes to thicken if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 165mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 1515mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 934mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2665IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.