Description
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup is a heartwarming dish that wraps you in comfort with every spoonful. This rich, velvety soup features tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic garlic, making it the perfect choice for family gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add bite-sized chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in sliced mushrooms; cook until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape any bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Reduce heat to low; gradually stir in heavy cream and season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes until flavors meld together.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg