Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Mushroom Soup (Printable)
Rich and velvety soup with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and luxurious cream—ready in just 40 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded (skin and bones removed)
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 10 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
06 - 2 celery stalks, diced
07 - 1 medium carrot, diced
→ Liquids
08 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 1 cup heavy cream
10 - 1/2 cup whole milk
→ Thickeners & Seasonings
11 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
12 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Garnish
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Add garlic and mushrooms; cook for another 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and most liquid has evaporated.
03 - Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes to cook off the raw flavor.
04 - Gradually add chicken broth while stirring, ensuring no lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Stir in thyme, dried parsley, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, partially covered.
06 - Add shredded rotisserie chicken. Stir in heavy cream and milk. Heat gently (do not boil) for 5–6 minutes until warmed through and slightly thickened.
07 - Taste and adjust salt or pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- It transforms an everyday store bought rotisserie chicken into something that feels like it simmered all afternoon
- The earthy mushrooms and cream create the kind of velvety texture that makes people pause after their first spoonful
02 -
- I once boiled the cream by accident and the soup separated into tiny unappealing flecks, so keep it at a gentle simmer
- The soup continues thickening as it stands, so if you plan to reheat leftovers later, add a splash more broth
03 -
- Rotisserie chickens vary in seasoning strength, so taste your broth before adding salt
- Thyme leaves can be tough, so crush them between your fingers as you add them to release their oils