Description
Indulge in the heartwarming delight of this creamy chicken and mushroom soup. With tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a velvety broth infused with herbs, each spoonful is a cozy embrace perfect for chilly evenings. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a comforting classic that will have your family gathering around the table with smiles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms; cook until tender and juices are released (5-7 minutes).
- Add diced chicken breasts to the pot; cook until golden brown on all sides (about 8 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 15-20 minutes to blend flavors.
- Stir in heavy cream; season with salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley. Simmer gently for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice for an extra cozy experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 112mg