18-Minute Creamy Mushroom Herb Chicken Soup
A warm, soothing bowl of creamy mushroom herb chicken soup, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the diced chicken breast and sauté until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and set aside, keeping the oil in the pot.
- Toss in the mushrooms, chopped onion, and minced garlic, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the cooked chicken, heavy cream (or coconut milk), thyme, and rosemary. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, stir, and serve hot.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk. You can add other vegetables or spices to customize to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg