We use cookies

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. For more information on how we use cookies, please see our cookie policy.

By clicking "Accept", you agree to our use of cookies.
Our cookie policy.

Creamy Chicken Soup with Fennel and Mushrooms
0 Likes
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
45 minutes
Creamy chicken soup with fennel, mushrooms, and buttermilk. Rich and hearty.
Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 0.33333334326744 cup sweet vermouth
  • 1 bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced crosswise
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups chicken bone broth
  • 1.5 cups baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 0.33333334326744 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or more to taste
  • Himalayan salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
  • In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, warm oil and butter. Brown chicken on both sides, about 3 minutes each. Lower heat to medium, deglaze the pan with vermouth, scraping up the flavorful bits with a wooden spoon.
  • Sauté fennel for 3 minutes. Stir in parsley, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Let it simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 to 10 minutes. Check with a thermometer, it should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a plate to cool.
  • Combine broth, mushrooms, buttermilk, heavy cream, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in the Dutch oven. Simmer over low heat without boiling. Stir occasionally and keep it hot.
  • After the chicken has cooled down, gently shred it and add it back to the pot. Heat for about 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through. Serve promptly.