Description
A comforting and creamy Rotisserie Chicken Mushroom Soup that combines tender rotisserie chicken, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant spinach in a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a quick weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth/stock
- 1 cup heavy cream/whipping cream
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded (or any cooked chicken)
- 2 cups spinach (fresh or frozen, no need to thaw)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice (to taste)
- 1 medium white onion, diced (or substitute with red onion or shallots)
- 8 oz mushrooms (chestnut/portabellini mushrooms recommended, but any variety works)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
Instructions
- Make the Soup Base:
- Heat a splash of oil or a knob of butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced onion and chopped celery, cooking for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add the mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in thyme and minced garlic, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Cook the Soup:
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add Chicken and Spinach:
- Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and spinach.
- Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through and spinach is tender.
- Season and Serve:
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
- Serve hot, ideally with crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or a non-dairy cream.
- Adjust the thickness of the soup by varying the amount of broth or cream based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg