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Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup
A comforting and hearty soup combining tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a creamy broth, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (not extra virgin)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced - white or cremini)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 medium carrot (peeled and diced)
- 1 stalk celery (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (plain flour in the UK)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 pound chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise)
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup heavy cream (double cream in the UK)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and melt butter in a large pot. Sauté mushrooms for 3 minutes.
- Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables; cook for 1 minute. Pour in chicken stock, add chicken, bay leaf, and thyme. Simmer 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked.
- Remove chicken, shred into pieces. Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, then add chicken back. Simmer 1 minute, then serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with additional parsley or serve with crusty bread.