4.9 from 38 votes
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Cream of mushroom soup is a rich and flavor packed soup. A perfect appetizer or starter for any meal! A creamy soup with lots of sautéed mushrooms, herbs and spices in a rich broth.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
302 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- ½ cup onion diced
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 ½ pounds mushrooms (750 g, sliced (cremini or mushroom or choice))
- 2 teaspoon thyme (chopped )
- ¾ teaspoon tarragon optional, dried
- ¼ cup marsala wine (or dry red or white wine, optional)
- 4 tablespoon flour
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable for vegetarian version)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream ( or half and half )
Garnish (Optional)
- thyme optional, chopped fresh
- parsley optional, chopped fresh
Instructions
- In a medium sized soup pot on medium heat add the oil and butter until melted.
- Add in the sliced mushrooms. Sauté the mushrooms until they are browned and have released all of their liquid, about 8-10 minutes. (Do not be alarmed if the mushrooms release a lot of water. There will be enough water released to cover the bottom of the pot but this will evaporate in later cooking steps.)
- Remove 1 cup of the cooked mushrooms from the pot and set aside (they will be added back in later).
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the onions and the garlic to the pot. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
- Add in salt, thyme and tarragon (optional), cook for 1 minute.
- Add the flour to the pot. Stir continuously and cook for 2 minutes.
- Optional: add in the wine and stir until evenly combined. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the broth and increase the heat to medium-high. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender or work in batches with a blender to purée the soup until smooth.
- Add the salt, pepper, cream and reserved cooked mushrooms to the soup. Stir until evenly combined.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley, thyme and a drizzle of cream (optional). Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
660mg
(28%)
Potassium
487mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
863IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 660mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 487mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 863IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.