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Comforting Rotisserie Chicken and Mushroom Soup

Comforting Rotisserie Chicken and Mushroom Soup for Cozy Nights

This comforting rotisserie chicken and mushroom soup comes together in 30 minutes, perfect for chilly nights and using up leftovers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or shredded turkey breast or firm tofu for vegetarian option
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms or substitute with eggplant or zucchini
  • 1 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk or cashew cream for dairy-free option
  • 1 medium onion yellow or white
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • 4 cups broth chicken or vegetable
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes adjust to taste
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 splash lemon juice to brighten flavor

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Steps
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat for about 1 minute until shimmering.
  2. Add one diced onion and two chopped celery stalks, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.
  3. Introduce 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms to the pot, stirring frequently for 5-7 minutes until they turn golden brown.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and fresh thyme, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Pour in 4 cups of broth and 1 cup of heavy cream, stirring to combine. Raise heat to bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. Incorporate 2 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken and 2 cups of chopped spinach, simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Season with salt, pepper, and a splash of lemon juice to taste, and heat for another minute before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days in the fridge, and gently reheat with a splash of broth to prevent drying out.

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