Ingredients:
- 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions:
- Sauté the Vegetables:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, then sauté for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown.
- Add the Chicken and Broth:
- Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the salt, black pepper, thyme, and paprika.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add the Cream:
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream.
- Let the soup warm up for another 5 minutes, but do not boil after adding the cream.
- Serve:
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Enjoy your Rotisserie Chicken Mushroom Soup!