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Creamy Mushroom Chicken Soup

This hearty soup combines earthy mushrooms, tender chicken breasts, and silky cream for a comforting dish with a velvety texture. It’s made by sautéing aromatics and mushrooms, simmering with broth, and finishing with cream for richness. The result is a warming, rustic soup with a deep umami flavor and a smooth, inviting appearance.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mushrooms cremini or button, sliced
  • 2 chicken breasts chicken breasts diced
  • 1 cup cream heavy cream or coconut milk
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups broth chicken or vegetable
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp thyme fresh or dried
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Chopping board
  • Immersion blender or regular blender

Method
 

  1. Chop the onion and mince the garlic, preparing them for sautéing.
  2. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat, then add butter and olive oil, letting the butter melt and the oil shimmer.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan, sautéing until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes. The mixture should smell sweet and look slightly softened.
  4. Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan, stirring to coat them in the aromatic mixture. Cook until deeply browned and oozing with flavor, about 8 minutes. The mushrooms should be golden and fragrant.
  5. Stir in the diced chicken breasts and cook until just cooked through, about 7 minutes. The chicken should be lightly browned and no longer pink inside.
  6. Pour in the broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer and let cook for 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
  7. Stir in the thyme, then add the cream, stirring gently to combine. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for another 5 minutes until the soup is heated through and slightly thickened.
  8. If you prefer a velvety texture, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth, or transfer in batches to a blender. Puree until silky and return to the pot if using a blender.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. The soup should be rich, creamy, and fragrant with earthy mushroom notes.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or thyme if desired. Enjoy this cozy, comforting mushroom chicken soup with crusty bread or a side salad.

Notes

For extra depth of flavor, add a splash of sherry or a dash of smoked paprika during cooking. Use wild mushrooms for a more intense earthy flavor. Adjust cream quantity for a lighter or richer soup as preferred.