Description
A heartwarming soup filled with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and fresh herbs that brings comfort on any rainy day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
- 2 cups diced chicken (breast or thighs)
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by heating olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- Toss in minced garlic, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Next, add sliced mushrooms and cook down until browned and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate diced chicken, cooking until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add diced carrots and celery, letting them soften in the simmering soup for about 15 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs; stir in lemon juice before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add a splash of heavy cream or a dollop of Greek yogurt before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken soup, mushroom soup, comfort food, family recipe, easy soup