Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Rotisserie Chicken Mushroom Soup


  • Author: Livia Scott
  • Total Time: 40
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Rotisserie Chicken Mushroom Soup is a cozy, creamy bowl of comfort that comes together fast using store-bought rotisserie chicken and sautéed mushrooms. It’s the perfect easy dinner for busy nights, packed with rich flavor, tender chicken, and a silky broth that tastes like it simmered for hours. Serve this comforting soup with crusty bread for weeknight dinner ideas, enjoy leftovers for a quick lunch, and keep it in your regular rotation of simple food ideas when you need an easy recipe that everyone will love.


Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

12 ounces cremini or baby bella mushrooms sliced

1 medium yellow onion finely diced

3 cloves garlic minced

3 tablespoons all purpose flour

4 cups low sodium chicken broth

1/2 cup dry white wine optional

1 1/2 cups heavy cream or half and half

3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken packed lightly

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley plus more for serving

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice optional to taste

1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste


Instructions

1. Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat.

2. Add the sliced mushrooms in an even layer and cook without stirring for 2 to 3 minutes so they begin to brown, then stir and continue cooking until golden and most of their liquid has evaporated.

3. Stir in the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened and translucent.

4. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.

5. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the mushrooms and onions, stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes to coat the vegetables and cook off the raw flour taste.

6. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring or whisking to prevent lumps, followed by the white wine if using.

7. Add the thyme and bay leaf, bring the soup to a gentle simmer, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

8. Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and reduce the heat to low.

9. Pour in the heavy cream or half and half, stirring to combine, and let the soup simmer gently for another 5 to 8 minutes until the chicken is warmed through and the broth is creamy.

10. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then add the lemon juice if using and adjust seasoning as needed.

11. Remove the bay leaf, stir in the chopped fresh parsley, and ladle the soup into bowls.

12. Garnish with additional parsley and freshly ground black pepper, then serve hot with crusty bread or garlic toast if desired.

Notes

For the best texture, let the soup heat gently and avoid boiling once the cream and chicken are added—high heat can cause the dairy to separate and make the chicken tough instead of tender.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 850
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 16
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 20
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 155

Keywords: rotisserie chicken soup, mushroom soup, easy dinner, weeknight dinner ideas, comfort food, easy recipe