Easy Chicken Soup
A comforting and hearty chicken soup perfect for any day, packed with fresh vegetables and flavorful seasonings.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 3 pieces carrots (216-300g, cut into thin rounds)
- 4 oz fresh button mushrooms (cut into quarters)
- 2 sticks medium celery sticks (80g, chopped small)
- 1 cup diced onions (160g)
Dairy
- ½ cup whipping cream (114g)
Protein
- 1 to 1½ cups cooked rotisserie chicken (170-255g, chopped finely)
Broth
- 3 cups chicken or bone broth
Thickening & Seasonings
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ¼ teaspoon dried
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning mix
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook onions and celery until soft.
- Add mushrooms and cook until tender. Stir in seasonings and cook until fragrant.
- Mix in flour, then add broth, carrots, and chicken. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until carrots are tender.
- Stir in cream and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use homemade broth and fresh herbs.