Cream Of Mushroom Soup recipe
Cream of Mushroom Soup is a classic and comforting soup made with mushrooms, cream, and various seasonings. It is perfect for a chilly day or as a starter for a meal.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms to the pot and continue to sauté until they release their moisture and are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir to coat.
- Slowly add the broth and stir until well combined.
- Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cream and thyme leaves and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Serve the soup hot, garn with chopped parsley or chives (if desired) and enjoy!
Note: You can also add other vegetables like carrots and celery to the soup for added flavor and nutrition.
Note: If you prefer a thinner soup, you can add more broth or milk to adjust the consistency.
Note: You can also use canned or dried mushrooms in this recipe. If using dried mushrooms, rehydrate them before using and save the soaking liquid to use as part of the broth.
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Creamy Mushroom Soup Nutrition information
Based on the above ingredients, Here's the nutrition information for the mushroom soup recipe:
Serving size: 1 cup (makes about 6 servings)
- Calories: 238
- Total fat: 20g
- Saturated fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 67mg
- Sodium: 581mg
- Total carbohydrates: 10g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Total sugars: 3g
- Protein: 6g
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