Cream of Mushroom Soup
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4.7
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Description
This soup starts by cooking diced onions in butter until soft and translucent, building a flavorful base. Sliced baby bella mushrooms are added and sautéed until tender and lightly golden, which develops deep mushroom flavor. Flour is then stirred in and cooked briefly to form a roux, which thickens the soup and gives it body.
Chicken broth is gradually added to dissolve the flour thoroughly and create a smooth, lightly thickened soup. Fresh thyme seasoning along with salt and pepper enhances the flavor profile without overpowering the mushroom’s earthiness. The soup is simmered gently to marry ingredients.
Finally, half-and-half is stirred in last to add richness and creaminess while maintaining a lighter texture than heavy cream. The finished soup has a smooth, creamy consistency with tender mushroom bits throughout.
This soup is well-suited to serve as a comforting starter or light meal accompaniment, pairing nicely with breads or salads.
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp butter unsalted
- 2 onion diced, large
- 2 lbs baby bella mushroom or white button
- 5 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 tsp thyme fresh
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper ground
- 1 cup half and half
Instructions
- Dice the onions and cut the mushrooms into equal slices.
- Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add in the diced onions and cook until they are translucent.
- Add the mushrooms and sauté until they are tender and lightly golden.
- Add the flour and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in the broth and stir well to dissolve any lumps of flour.
- Season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the half-and-half. Let it come back up to a simmer, then remove from the heat. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1006mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 833mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 546IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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