Description
This creamy Rotisserie Chicken Mushroom Soup is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for chilly days. It combines tender shredded rotisserie chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and fresh vegetables in a rich, flavorful broth thickened with a touch of flour and finished with creamy heavy cream. Ready in just 45 minutes, this gluten-free (with GF flour) soup makes an easy weeknight meal or a satisfying lunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
Thickener and Broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
Protein and Seasoning
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (skin removed)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Finishing Touches
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced mushrooms, sliced carrots, and chopped celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and the mushrooms release their juices, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat them evenly. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste and help thicken the soup later.
- Pour in Broth: Gradually add the chicken broth while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. This will create a smooth soup base.
- Add Chicken and Herbs: Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer Soup: Let the soup simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly and for the flavors to meld together.
- Finish with Cream: Stir in the heavy cream or half-and-half and continue simmering for an additional 5 minutes to enrich the soup and bring everything together.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can swap the heavy cream for milk to make the soup lighter in richness.
- Add cooked wild rice or egg noodles for a more filling meal.
- Use a mix of different mushroom varieties like shiitake, portobello, or button mushrooms to deepen the flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Remove the chicken skin from the rotisserie chicken to reduce fat and calories without sacrificing flavor.
