Mushroom Soup Recipe (Cream of Mushroom Soup)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
237 kcal
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Cuisine
International
Mushroom Soup Recipe (Cream of Mushroom Soup)
Description
The Mushroom Soup Recipe (Cream of Mushroom Soup) starts with finely chopped button mushrooms and onions sautéed in butter alongside whole bay leaf to build a foundational aroma. Garlic is added for depth, while nutmeg and black pepper provide subtle warmth and seasoning. The mushrooms are cooked until releasing and then evaporating their moisture, allowing the mixture to caramelize lightly to deepen flavor.
Flour is introduced to make a roux base, sautéed to remove the raw taste before gradually adding water and whole milk to create a creamy, slightly thick broth. The soup finishes with light cream stirred in for smoothness and a fresh herb, like parsley or coriander, added for brightness. The gentle simmer and stirring meld all components into a well-rounded, earthy mushroom soup.
This soup suits a variety of meals, serving well as an appetizer or mild vegetarian main course. Its rich, creamy texture and balanced mushroom flavor provide warmth without heaviness. The bay leaf can be removed prior to serving for a clean finish.
Ingredients
- 200 to 250 grams button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms
- ⅓ cup onion or 1 small to medium-sized onion, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic or 2 to 3 small to medium-sized garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tej patta Indian bay leaf) or bay leaf
- 1 to 2 pinches nutmeg or grated nutmeg, ground powder
- 1 cup water or vegetable stock
- 1 cup milk at room temperature, whole
- 6 tablespoons light cream or 3 tablespoons whipping cream or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon parsley or coriander leaves (cilantro) or any fresh soft herbs like basil, chopped
- black pepper as required, freshly crushed
- salt as required
- 1 teaspoon parsley can also use the same herb you add in the soup for garnishing like coriander leaves or basil, finely chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse or wipe white button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms. Slice of the lower part of the base stalk of each mushroom. Then chop them in halves or quarters, or slice them thin.
- Peel, rinse and chop onion and garlic finely. Get all the other ingredients ready and set them aside.
Sautéing onions and garlic
- Melt butter in a heavy saucepan.
- Add the bay leaf and saute till fragrant for about 2 to 3 seconds.
- Add the finely chopped onions and garlic.
- Sauté stirring often on medium-low heat till the onions soften and become translucent.
Cooking mushrooms
- Add the sliced or chopped mushrooms and saute till the mushrooms start to release water.
- Saute till all the water dries up and the mushrooms become a light golden.
- Add the flour and saute for 3 to 4 minutes stirring often on a low to medium-low heat. The raw aroma of flour should not be felt.
- Then add freshly crushed black pepper and mix well.
Making mushroom soup
- Add water first followed by milk.
- Stir well and season with salt.
- On a low to medium-low heat let the soup come to a gentle simmer first.
- The mushroom soup would also begin to thicken. Stir at intervals.
- Further simmer for about 4 to 5 minutes till the soup thickens more.
- Then add the cream and chopped parsley.
- Simmer mushroom soup or 1 to 2 minutes more stirring often.
- Lastly, sprinkle ground nutmeg powder and stir.
- Switch off the heat and pour the soup in serving bowls.
- Serve the cream of mushroom soup steaming hot garnished with parsley or coriander.
Serving and Storage Suggestions
- Serve the mushroom soup with a side of any sandwich or crusty bread or toast. Crostini or bruschetta also pair well. You can also serve as a starter with a pasta or pilaf main course. Enjoy the soup with a side salad of fresh veggies.
- Keep any leftover soup for 1 to 2 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The consistency will thicken more after refrigeration. Add a splash of water while reheating to loosen the consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 442mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 390mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 678IU | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 3mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 2µg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 22µg | |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | |
| Zinc | 1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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