Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Soup

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This creamy chicken and mushroom soup is easy to make. The mix of vegetables and thyme adds richness, while the bone-in chicken flavors the broth. If you're in a hurry, you can skip the chicken breasts and add rotisserie chicken at the end instead.

Julia Levy

Updated on April 19, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Prep Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free

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Ingredients

2 ½ pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 2 split breasts)
24 ounces fresh mixed mushrooms, sliced
1 ½ cups chopped yellow onion
1 cup sliced carrots
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
2 cups unsalted chicken broth
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup frozen peas

Directions

Cook chicken, skin-side down, in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat until the skin is golden brown and the fat has rendered, about 6 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate; remove and discard the skin.
Add mushrooms and onion to the drippings in the pot; cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned and the onion is softened, about 7 minutes. Add carrots, garlic and thyme; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, until toasted, about 1 minute. Add milk, broth and salt; stir to combine. Nestle the chicken into the mixture. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the chicken registers 165 degrees F, 20 to 25 minutes. (Do not remove from heat.)
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board; let rest for 5 minutes. Shred the meat into bite-size pieces; discard bones. Stir the shredded chicken and peas into the soup. Serve hot.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

377	Calories
13g	Fat
23g	Carbs
42g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 3/4 cups
Calories 377
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 42g	85%
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 5g	24%
Cholesterol 105mg	35%
Vitamin A 3956IU	79%
Vitamin C 7mg	8%
Folate 70mcg	17%
Sodium 499mg	22%
Calcium 212mg	16%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 65mg	15%
Potassium 1148mg	24%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Soup

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