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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 225.5 kcal |
| Protein | 12.2 g |
| Fat | 14.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Sugar | 2.1 g |
Published on Aug 08, 2024 by Luminița