Description
A comforting and nourishing chicken mushroom soup that embodies warmth and childhood memories, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 8 oz cremini or shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or rosemary
- 1/2 cup cream or coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop onion and garlic finely, and slice mushrooms.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Add sliced mushrooms and caramelize for 5-7 minutes.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the pot and brown on all sides.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add fresh herbs.
- After 20 minutes, remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot. Stir in cream or coconut milk.
- Adjust seasoning before serving hot, garnished with chopped herbs.
Notes
Allowing the soup to sit for a few hours or overnight enhances the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken soup, mushroom soup, comfort food, family recipe, healthy soup