Cream of Mushroom Soup

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This homemade cream of mushroom soup can be made with button mushrooms, or add other delicious varieties like shiitake or cremini for a more intense mushroom flavor. Experiment to find your favorite flavor combination!

Submitted by Karena
Updated on September 4, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 5 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream

  • 1 tablespoon sherry

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Simmer mushrooms, stock, onion, and thyme in a large heavy saucepan until vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

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  3. Carefully transfer the hot mixture to a blender or food processor. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse until creamy but still with some chunks of vegetable.

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  4. Melt butter in the same saucepan. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in half-and-half and mushroom mixture.

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  5. Bring soup to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.

  6. Stir in sherry. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed.

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  7. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

165 Calories
11g Fat
14g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 165
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 408mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Calcium 61mg 5%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 568mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.