Ingredients
– 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
– 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
– 1 medium onion, chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating Chicken & Cream Mushroom Soup is simple if you follow these easy steps:
1. Heat the Oil: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Sauté Onions: Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Cook Chicken: Add diced chicken to the pot and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Add Mushrooms: Toss in the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture, about 5 minutes.
6. Pour in Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and add thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
7. Simmer: Reduce heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
8. Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
9. Taste and Adjust: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary.
10. Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Following these steps will guide you in creating this incredible Chicken & Cream Mushroom Soup effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 25g