- 1 onion diced
- 2 celery sticks finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 lb mushrooms thinly sliced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 rotisserie chicken shredded
- 6 cups stock
- 1 cup cream or half and half
- 3 cups spinach chopped
- pinch of chili flakes (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
- Heat a splash of olive oil or a knob of butter in a large pot.
- Cook the onion and celery until soft and translucent.
- Add the mushrooms and cook until golden brown.
- Add the thyme and garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in the stock and cream then bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken and spinach and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper and add lemon juice to taste.
Serve the soup with the bread of your choice.