Description

A light yet comforting clean chicken mushroom soup made with tender chicken, fresh mushrooms, vegetables, and simple seasonings. This wholesome soup delivers rich flavor without cream or processed ingredients, perfect for clean eating and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
12 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 to 1.5 teaspoons sea salt, to taste
0.75 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon arrowroot powder mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional)

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and begin to brown.
Stir in the chicken pieces and cook until lightly opaque on the outside.
Pour in chicken broth, then add garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 15 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
If desired, stir in arrowroot slurry and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.

Notes

For a dairy-free soup, skip any cream and rely on mushrooms for natural richness.
Chicken thighs add more flavor, while chicken breast keeps the soup lean.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of broth if needed.

Food safety: if you cook the chicken yourself, make sure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), as recommended by the USDA and Health Canada.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 620 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg