Description
This hearty and comforting Rotisserie Chicken Mushroom Soup is a quick and flavorful way to enjoy a warm meal. Packed with vegetables, shredded rotisserie chicken, and savory mushrooms, it’s perfect for chilly days or easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or shiitake)
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh herbs like parsley or chives (optional)
- Crusty bread for serving (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
3. Add mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes until tender.
4. Stir in garlic and thyme, cooking for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
6. Add shredded rotisserie chicken and cook for 10–15 minutes to let flavors meld.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. If using, stir in heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes.
9. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired, alongside crusty bread.
Notes
Use any leftover cooked chicken if rotisserie isn’t available.
Add noodles or rice for a heartier variation.
For a dairy-free version, skip the cream and Parmesan.
Soup tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: rotisserie chicken soup, mushroom soup, quick dinner, hearty soup, easy weeknight meal