A rich, comforting soup made with rotisserie chicken, sautéed mushrooms, herbs, and a touch of cream — ready in just 30 minutes.
2 tbsp butter or olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
3–4 sprigs thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
½ cup heavy cream (or ¾ cup half-and-half)
Optional: lemon juice, parsley, white wine
In a large pot, heat butter and sauté onion, celery, and garlic for 3–4 minutes.
Add mushrooms and cook until browned (5–7 minutes).
Sprinkle flour and stir for 1 minute. Gradually add broth, whisking constantly.
Add bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.
Stir in chicken and cream. Simmer 5–10 more minutes.
Remove herbs. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.
For dairy-free, use coconut milk. Freeze before adding cream for better texture. Add rice or spinach for variation.