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Rotisserie Chicken Mushroom Soup

Rotisserie Chicken Mushroom Soup

A creamy, comforting soup featuring shredded rotisserie chicken and sautéed mushrooms in a rich broth thickened with a touch of flour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables & Aromatics
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz button mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
Liquids & Chicken
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Parsley for garnish, chopped

Method
 

Vegetables & Aromatics
  1. Melt unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat until foaming, then add diced onion and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until translucent and gently sizzling.
    2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 onion, 2 stalks celery
  2. Stir in minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, sautéing for 5–7 minutes until the mushrooms release their liquid and it evaporates, with a glossy finish.
    2 cloves garlic, 8 oz button mushrooms
  3. Sprinkle flour and dried thyme over the vegetables, stirring constantly for 1–2 minutes until the mixture gives off a nutty aroma.
    1 tsp dried thyme
Liquids & Chicken
  1. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes until the liquid thickens and soft bubbles form at the edges.
    0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  2. Add shredded rotisserie chicken and half-and-half, heating through for 3–5 minutes until the soup looks creamy and smooth.
    6 cups chicken broth, 2 cups rotisserie chicken
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

Cool leftovers within 2 hours and store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze portions for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently over low heat (160°F internal) to prevent separation.