Description
A clean, comforting low carb chicken mushroom soup made with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and fresh thyme.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
8 oz fresh mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and chopped onions. Sauté until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
2. Add Garlic and Mushrooms: Stir in minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking until mushrooms are golden brown (5-7 minutes).
3. Stir In Broth and Chicken: Pour in vegetable broth and add shredded rotisserie chicken. Mix gently to combine.
4. Add Cream and Seasonings: Reduce heat slightly, then stir in heavy cream, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
5. Taste Test: Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
6. Serve Up Your Creation: Ladle into bowls; garnish with extra thyme or cracked pepper if desired.
Notes
To make it dairy free, replace cream with coconut milk. For a lighter option, use half-and-half or omit cream entirely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: clean chicken mushroom soup, dairy free chicken soup, low carb soup