Description
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and a rich, creamy broth, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and Pepper, for seasoning the chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 16 ounces baby portabella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup white onion, diced small
- 3–4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley, or to taste
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper, for seasoning the soup
- 2–3 cups fresh spinach leaves or kale leaves, optional
- 1 cup frozen peas, optional
- Fresh parsley, optional for garnishing
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, add olive oil, chicken, and season with salt and pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes to sear the chicken.
- Remove the chicken after it’s seared on all sides and set aside.
- Add butter, mushrooms, and onions to the skillet, reduce heat, and sauté for 6-7 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
- Add garlic, thyme, and parsley, sprinkle flour, and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Slowly add chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Slowly add half-and-half and Worcestershire sauce, simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as necessary.
- If desired, add spinach or kale and let wilt for 5 minutes.
- Adjust thickness by simmering uncovered or adding more broth/half-and-half as needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken when searing.
- Ensure the flour is fully incorporated to avoid raw flour taste.
- Simmer gently when dairy is involved to prevent curdling.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg