Description
Comforting creamy chicken and mushroom soup brings warmth to winter dinner tables with its rich, velvety texture. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a satisfying meal you’ll savor down to the last delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 1 onion
- 4 cups chicken broth
Dairy and Thickening Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized cubes, ensuring even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Slice mushrooms and finely chop onions and garlic to create a robust flavor base for the soup.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, allowing it to become slightly golden and fragrant.
- Sauté onions and garlic in melted butter until translucent and aromatic, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add diced chicken to the pot, cooking until exterior turns white and begins to develop light golden edges.
- Incorporate sliced mushrooms, stirring continuously to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stirring rapidly to create a smooth roux and prevent lumps from forming.
- Gradually pour chicken broth into the pot, whisking constantly to integrate the roux and create a smooth liquid base.
- Simmer the soup on low heat for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and chicken to cook thoroughly.
- Reduce heat to lowest setting and slowly stir in heavy cream, creating a rich and velvety consistency.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme, adjusting to taste and enhancing the soup’s depth of flavor.
- Let soup rest for 2-3 minutes to allow final melding of flavors and slight temperature stabilization.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley just before serving, adding a bright, fresh element to the creamy soup.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is cut into uniform cubes to guarantee even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked pieces.
- Pat chicken dry before cooking to achieve better browning and develop richer flavor caramelization.
- Use fresh mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for deeper, more complex umami taste compared to standard white button mushrooms.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce overall calorie content while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg