Creamy Mushroom and Chicken Soup

Warm up with a comforting bowl of creamy mushroom and chicken soup. This hearty soup combines earthy mushrooms, tender chicken, and a rich cream base for a satisfying meal that will surely please your taste buds.

Ingredients

For the soup
6	tablespoons butter, melted
1	medium onion, chopped
3	tablespoons flour
2	teaspoons salt
1	teaspoon pepper
6	cups chicken broth
1 1⁄2	lbs mushrooms, sliced
3⁄4	cup sliced celery
3⁄4	cup chopped carrot
2	cups quartered baby red potatoes
1	cup chopped yellow squash
1 1⁄2	cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
2	teaspoons thyme
2	cups light cream
3⁄4	cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
2	cups chopped cooked chicken

Instructions

• For the soup

  1. In a stock pot, melt butter and sauté onions until tender. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth. Gradually pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil. Add mushrooms, celery, carrots, red potatoes, yellow squash, corn, and thyme. Simmer for about 30 minutes until vegetables reach desired tenderness.
  2. Stir in cream, parmesan cheese, and cooked chicken. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes without boiling.

Aug 08, 2024