Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsMcGregors Butcher & BistroCreamy Chicken Soup Recipe

Creamy Chicken Soup Recipe

Time1h 10m
Serves4

Local Miller's Farm Amish Chicken, Mushrooms, Leek, Garlic, Lemon

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Ingredients

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Protein

Vegetables

Dairy

Seasonings

Broth

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Clean and chop the mushrooms, slice the leek thinly, mince the garlic, and zest the lemon. Set aside.

Cooking

  1. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    In a large pot, add the whole Amish chicken and cover it with 4 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.

  2. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a separate skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped mushrooms, sliced leek, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and let it cool. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Add the sautéed vegetables to the chicken broth.

  4. 5

    Add Chicken and Cream

    Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Squeeze the juice of the lemon into the soup and stir well.

  5. 6

    Simmer and Serve

    Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes to blend the flavors. Adjust seasonings to taste before serving hot.

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