Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Juicy Hearty Chicken Mushroom Soup, ready in just 20 minutes! Packed with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic herbs, this quick recipe delivers an explosion of flavors perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad for a satisfying meal that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Slice the mushrooms and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
- 3. Cook the Chicken: Add chicken to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- 4. Add Mushrooms and Broth: Stir in sliced mushrooms and thyme. Pour in chicken broth, bringing it to a gentle boil.
- 5. Simmer: Reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and mushrooms are tender.
- 6. Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg