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Creamy Mushroom Chicken Soup: A Velvet-Rich Culinary Masterpiece

This SEO-optimized Creamy Mushroom Chicken Soup features a thick, velvety off-white cream broth loaded with tender shredded chicken and deeply caramelized cremini mushrooms. Perfectly cozy, rustic, and incredibly flavorful.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz (225g) Fresh cremini mushrooms Thick-sliced
  • 1 lb (450g) Boneless skinless chicken breast Left whole for poaching
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Extra virgin olive oil For searing and garnishing
  • 4 tbsp (60g) Unsalted butter For the roux
  • 1 medium Yellow onion Finely diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup (30g) All-purpose flour Thickener
  • 4 cups (950ml) Chicken broth High quality
  • 1 cup (240ml) Heavy cream Room temperature
  • 2 tbsp (10g) Fresh green parsley Finely chopped
  • 1 tsp (2g) Coarse black pepper flakes For topping

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-Bottomed Dutch Oven Essential for searing the mushrooms properly without steaming them.
  • 1 Sturdy Whisk Required to smoothly incorporate the roux into the chicken broth.

Method
 

Stove Top Instructions
  1. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat with olive oil. Add sliced cremini mushrooms in an even layer. Do not stir for 3-4 minutes to achieve a deep brown crust. Toss, season with salt, and remove to a plate.
  2. Lower heat to medium, melt butter in the pot. Sauté diced onion for 4-5 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic for 60 seconds. Sprinkle flour over the top and whisk constantly for 2 minutes to form a pale golden paste.
  3. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking vigorously to prevent lumps. Submerge the raw chicken breast into the liquid. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 15-18 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. Remove the cooked chicken and shred it into bite-sized chunks using two forks. Return the shredded chicken and deeply browned mushrooms to the pot.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Warm through for 2 minutes until it becomes a velvety off-white color. Ladle into shallow bowls, drizzle with a drop of olive oil, and garnish with chopped parsley and coarse black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 24gFat: 26gFiber: 2g

Notes

Tip 1: Do not crowd the mushrooms when searing to ensure they caramelize instead of steam.
Tip 2: Let your heavy cream sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before adding it to prevent curdling.
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