Name: Rotisserie Chicken Soup – Easy, Protein-Rich Bowl with Mushrooms & Herbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2–2½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken; 8 oz mushrooms, sliced; 1 small onion, diced; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 6 cups chicken broth or bone broth; 1 bay leaf; 3 sprigs fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried); Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 tbsp olive oil or butter; Juice of ½ lemon; Chopped parsley or dill, to garnish

Description

A cozy, protein-packed chicken soup made with rotisserie chicken, mushrooms, and fresh herbs—perfect for quick weeknight dinners or comforting lunches.

Ingredients

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2–2½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth or bone broth
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Juice of ½ lemon
Chopped parsley or dill, to garnish

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Instructions

Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
Add mushrooms and cook until browned.
Pour in broth and add bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10–15 mins.
Stir in shredded chicken and lemon juice. Cook 5 more minutes.
Remove bay leaf and thyme stems. Garnish and serve hot.

Notes

Add spinach, rice, or noodles if desired. Freeze leftovers without starch for best texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Soup, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Healthy Comfort Food

Nutrition

Calories: ~230 per serving