Rotisserie Chicken Mushroom Soup (Printable Version)

Comforting creamy soup with shredded chicken, mushrooms, and aromatic herbs.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Proteins

01 - 300 grams shredded rotisserie chicken

→ Vegetables

02 - 225 grams fresh mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
03 - 1 medium onion, chopped
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

05 - 960 milliliters low-sodium vegetable broth
06 - 240 milliliters heavy cream (or half-and-half)

→ Herbs and Seasonings

07 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
08 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Oils

09 - 15 milliliters olive oil

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
02 - Incorporate minced garlic and sliced mushrooms into the pot, cooking until the mushrooms develop a golden-brown color, about 5 to 7 minutes.
03 - Pour in the vegetable broth and gently add the shredded rotisserie chicken, stirring to combine evenly.
04 - Lower the heat slightly and stir in the heavy cream, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
05 - Taste the soup and adjust salt, pepper, or thyme as preferred before serving.
06 - Ladle the soup into bowls. Optionally garnish with fresh thyme or cracked black pepper to enhance presentation and flavor.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For a lighter texture, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk. Adjust thyme, salt, and pepper according to personal taste.