Description
A heartwarming and nourishing soup made with fresh chicken, mushrooms, and herbs, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken thighs (or breast)
- 8 oz Fresh mushrooms (button, cremini, or portobello)
- 3 cloves Fresh garlic (minced)
- 4 cups Chicken broth (homemade or low-sodium)
- 1 Onion (chopped)
- 2 Carrots (sliced)
- 2 Stalks of celery (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Fresh thyme (chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup Milk or cream (optional)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery, and carrots, sauté until tender for about 5 minutes.
- Slice the mushrooms and toss them in.
- Sauté until browned and juices are released.
- Toss in minced garlic and stir for 1 minute.
- Add chicken, broth, and thyme, bring to a simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.
- Optional: stir in cream for a velvety texture.
- Season with salt, pepper, and parsley before serving.
Notes
Taste as you go for seasoning perfection. Feel free to use different herbs or add lemon for brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken soup, mushroom soup, comfort food, family recipe, healthy soup