What You Will Learn In This Post: 

• How April’s quick weeknight recipe comes together in just 15 minutes 

• The secret behind chanterelle mushrooms’ flavor and nutrition 

• A simple step for making any soup fiber-rich with just better.® 

JBB Recipe of the Week:
April’s 15-Minute Creamy Chanterelle Chicken Soup

Some recipes just feel like a warm hug, and this one comes straight from our just better.® Super Fan, April. Her 15-Minute Creamy Chanterelle Chicken Soup is the kind of quick, cozy meal that turns an ordinary evening into something special. It is rich, creamy, and full of flavor, bringing comfort and nourishment together in one satisfying bowl.

The secret? A handful of golden chanterelle mushrooms adds a touch of earthy elegance to this comforting soup! 

April created this recipe on a busy weeknight, when she wanted something fast yet wholesome and satisfying. With simple ingredients, a quick sauté, and a clever step that infuses just better.® prebiotic fiber right into the broth, she delivers a soup that’s not only restaurant-worthy but ready in minutes. This is the kind of real-life, feel-good food that inspires us every week, proof that fiber-rich meals can be just as delicious as they are beneficial. 

Ingredient Highlight: Chanterelle Mushrooms

Chanterelles are often called the golden gems of the forest, and for good reason. Their sunny color, delicate texture, and subtle peppery flavor bring a touch of luxury to any dish. 

These mushrooms also contain naturally occurring fiber and beneficial compounds that support gut balance, making them a perfect partner for just better.® prebiotic fiber.

When sautéed with onions, celery, and garlic, chanterelles release a rich aroma that sets the tone for this soup’s comforting depth of flavor. Their velvety finish adds body without heaviness, creating the perfect balance of comfort and nourishment in every spoonful. 

Now that you know why April’s ingredient choice shines, it is time to make this cozy creation for yourself. From the first sizzle of chanterelles hitting the pan to the creamy finish just minutes later, this soup proves that comfort food can be quick, nourishing, and fiber-rich. 

April’s 15-Minute Creamy Chanterelle Chicken Soup

Yeild: Makes 2 servings 

Ingredients

1.5 cups roasted chicken, shredded

2 Tbsp of olive oil or butter

1 large onion, diced (about 1½ cups)

2 or 3 stalks of celery, medium dice, depending on the size of the stalks

3 cloves garlic, minced

5 or 6 chanterelle mushrooms, cleaned and sliced

1 qt water

1 Tbsp Better Than Bouillon (vegetable base)

4 Tbsp just better.® prebiotic fiber

⅓ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half or milk alternative for lighter version )

2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste 

Directions

Mix the broth base (1 min): In a bowl or measuring cup, whisk in just better.® into 1 quart of water until fully dissolved. Stir in 1 tablespoon of Better Than Bouillon. Set aside.

Sauté aromatics (3–4 min): In a soup pot over medium heat, add olive oil or butter, then onion and celery; cook until they start to soften. Add garlic and chanterelles, sauté another 2–3 minutes until fragrant 

Add broth mixture (5 min): Pour in the prepared fiber-infused broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.

Add chicken (3 min): Stir in the shredded, roasted chicken, then simmer until heated through.

Finish creamy (2 min): Lower the heat; stir in cream and parsley. Taste and season with salt, pepper.

Serve immediately: Enjoy warm with crusty bread 

Cooking with just better.®

Even the quickest weeknight meal can become a fiber-rich favorite when you have just better.® at your fingertips. A couple of scoops stirred into sauces, soups, or drinks quietly support your wellness goals—without changing taste or texture. It is a simple way to turn everyday recipes, like April’s creamy mushroom soup, into meals that nourish and comfort at the same time.

Serving Up Gratitude

We are so grateful to April for sharing her delicious idea with us—and to our entire just better.® community for continuing to inspire new ways to bring fiber into everyday meals. 

Every shared recipe reminds us how inventive our community can be in the kitchen and beyond. If you have a favorite dish that is made with a healthy scoop or two of just better.®, we would love to see it! Send your recipe our way, so we can feature it in an upcoming Recipe of the Week. 💚