Description

A cozy, easy-to-make chicken mushroom soup featuring tender chicken thighs, earthy mushrooms, and fresh herbs, perfect for chilly days and weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
8 ounces button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
A handful fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

Rinse chicken thighs and pat dry. Slice mushrooms, chop onions, carrots, celery, and mince garlic.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown and moisture evaporates, about 6-8 minutes. Remove mushrooms and set aside.
In the same pot, add remaining oil or butter. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Push veggies to the side and add chicken thighs. Brown lightly on all sides for 4-5 minutes total.
Pour in chicken broth, add thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and tender. Add water if broth reduces too much.
Remove chicken thighs, shred meat with two forks, discard bones and skin. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
Add sautéed mushrooms back to the soup. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice if using.
Ladle soup into bowls and serve immediately or let rest for 10 minutes to deepen flavors.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan when sautéing mushrooms to ensure they brown properly. Use bone-in chicken thighs for richer broth flavor. Let soup rest off heat for 20 minutes if possible to meld flavors. Adjust seasoning gradually to avoid over-salting. For a creamier texture, stir in cream or coconut milk at the end.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
Calories: 250
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 600
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 2
Carbohydrates: 10
Fiber: 2
Protein: 25

Keywords: chicken mushroom soup, comforting soup, easy chicken soup, homemade soup, cozy meal, weeknight dinner, healthy soup