CREAMY CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS SOUP

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often less expensive and more flavorful.

Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted.

Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and start to brown, about 5-6 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and thyme; stir to combine.

Add diced chicken breast and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaf; bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Remove bay leaf and shred chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Stir in heavy cream and heat through, about 3-4 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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