Best 15 Best Recipe For Mushroom Soup Recipes

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Searching for a comforting and delectable soup recipe that highlights the earthy flavors of mushrooms? Look no further! Embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for mushroom soup. This versatile soup, brimming with umami-rich mushrooms, has stood the test of time as a classic dish enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you prefer a creamy, velvety texture or a hearty, chunky consistency, our comprehensive guide will provide you with the inspiration and techniques needed to create a mushroom soup that will warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking utensils, and get ready to delve into the world of mushroom soup perfection.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

CHEF JOHN'S CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP



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This is one of my favorite soups of all time. It is so easy. The secret to this deep, rich soup is a long slow caramelization, the key to unlocking the mushroom's magic. This is just pure essence of mushroom.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup unsalted butter
2 pounds sliced fresh mushrooms
1 pinch salt
1 yellow onion, diced
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 sprigs fresh thyme
2 cloves garlic, peeled
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves for garnish, or to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat; cook mushrooms in butter with 1 pinch salt until the mushrooms give off their juices; reduce heat to low. Continue to cook, stirring often, until juices evaporate and the mushrooms are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Set aside a few attractive mushroom slices for garnish later, if desired. Mix onion into mushrooms and cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 more minutes.
  • Stir flour into mushroom mixture and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes to remove raw flour taste. Tie thyme sprigs into a small bundle with kitchen twine and add to mushroom mixture; add garlic cloves. Pour chicken stock and water into mushroom mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 hour. Remove thyme bundle.
  • Transfer soup to a blender in small batches and puree on high speed until smooth and thick.
  • Return soup to pot and stir in cream. Season with salt and black pepper and serve in bowls, garnished with reserved mushroom slices and a few thyme leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 666.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

EASY MUSHROOM SOUP



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This simple, delicious recipe is made without cream or milk. A mix of butter and flour thicken chicken stock to create a velvety soup without being too heavy. The combination of crimini and white button mushrooms add earthy notes that work well with the rich broth.

Provided by Mushroom Council

Categories     Apps & Sides

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 shallot, finely chopped
4 ounces crimini mushrooms, chopped
4 ounces white button mushrooms, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken stock
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
Sliced sautéed mushrooms for garnish, optional
Chopped parsley for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large pot such as a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and shallot, cook for 1 minute, until they begin to soften. Add the mushrooms and cook for about 3 minutes, until tender and browned. Transfer all the contents of the pot to a bowl.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the pot. Once melted, sprinkle in the flour and whisk it quickly into a paste. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the stock a little at a time, whisking out the clumps between each addition.
  • Increase the heat back to medium-high and allow the soup to simmer well for 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms back to the pot and continue to cook for 2 more minutes. The stock will thicken slightly to be somewhat creamy.
  • Let cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then ladle into bowls. Garnish with mushrooms and parsley, if desired.

BEST EVER MUSHROOM SOUP



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This is a simple but warming soup which tastes so good you will never want tinned again! I learned it at school and have cooked it for years, including at sea for 15 hungry sailors who loved it! This soup is hard to get wrong. Don't skimp on the flour and add a little extra milk if it's too thick. Make sure the flour is all incorporated before adding liquid. Use closed cup, button, chestnut, oyster or mixed mushrooms. Using dark gilled or flat mushrooms will make a darker soup.

Provided by AndreaB

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h3m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces mixed mushrooms
1 medium onion
1 ounce butter
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 pint chicken stock
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 pint whole milk
fresh ground salt & pepper

Steps:

  • dice onion small.
  • clean and halve mushrooms.
  • fry onion in the butter and oil for 2 minutes.
  • add mushrooms for a further 4 minutes.
  • sprinkle flour into pan and stir well to remove lumps.
  • add half of the stock.
  • stir and scrape cooked flour off bottom until thickening.
  • add half the milk stirring all the time.
  • continue to add stock and milk in turn until all added.
  • adjust seasoning and add plenty of pepper.
  • simmer very gently for 20 minutes.

CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons salted butter
1 1/2 pounds mushrooms, sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked
1 medium onion, diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sherry
4 cups vegetable stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Roughly torn fresh parsley, for serving
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a pot over medium-high heat. When the butter has melted, add a third of the mushrooms to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until dark golden brown, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then remove them from the pot and reserve for serving.
  • In the same pot, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Reduce the heat to medium and, when the butter has melted, add the rest of the mushrooms, along with the garlic, celery, thyme and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are soft, 5 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle the vegetables with the flour and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper, then cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes, allowing the flour to cook.
  • Slowly pour in the sherry, stirring all the time, then slowly add the stock. Keep stirring to reduce the likelihood of lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced and thickened, about 20 minutes.
  • Using an immersion blender, puree until the mushrooms are mostly broken up into small barley-sized bits. (NOTE: You may use a blender, though allow the soup to cool until warm before pureeing.) Add the cream and heat until the pot is simmering. Add the balsamic, then taste and adjust the seasonings.
  • Serve warm in bowls with the reserved mushrooms on top. Garnish with parsley and crusty chunks of warm bread.

MUSHROOM SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound firm white mushrooms, cleaned
1 medium lemon
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water
1 tablespoon minced parsley

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the mushrooms with lemon juice. In a food processor, coarsely chop them.
  • Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan and lightly saute the shallots. Add the mushrooms, thyme, and bay leaf and saute over moderate heat for 10 minutes, or until the liquid disappears. Add the salt, pepper, cream, and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add the cornstarch to the soup and continue to simmer 10 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Correct seasoning to taste.
  • Serve in warm bowls. Sprinkle with minced parsley.

MUSHROOM SOUP



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If the word "mushroom" conjures for you white buttons in little supermarket tubs, you're not alone. But there is a big world of mushrooms out there, and you don't have to be a forager to live in it. Wild mushrooms can be found in spring, summer and fall, but farmed mushrooms, grown mostly in the dark, are always around and a little easier to find than the ones hiding in the woods. So are dried mushrooms, which may be domesticated or truly wild and which are among the most flavorful ingredients you can keep in your pantry. This lovely soup is made with a combination of dried and fresh. It's delightfully simple - it comes together in about a half hour - which allows the complex flavors of the mushrooms to really shine through.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 to 3 ounces dried mushrooms (like cremini, morel; whatever you like)
1/2 stick butter
1 sprig fresh thyme or rosemary
1 large yellow onion or 3 or 4 shallots, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound fresh mushrooms like shiitake or button, sliced (a variety is nice)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup sherry or Madeira
5 cups chicken stock, mushroom-soaking liquid or a combination
1 cup cream (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Soak the dried mushrooms in 5 cups very hot water until soft, anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes. When they are tender, remove mushrooms from the soaking liquid with a slotted spoon, reserving the liquid; slice or chop if the pieces are large.
  • Meanwhile, put the butter in a large pot that can later be covered over medium heat. When it melts, add the herb, onions and garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat to medium high, and add the fresh mushrooms; add the soaked mushrooms when they're ready. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook until the mushrooms have given off their liquid and begun to brown, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the sherry or Madeira to the pot and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom as the liquor starts to bubble. Add the stock or soaking liquid and bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a steady simmer and cook, covered, until flavors have melded, about 15 minutes.
  • Discard the herb. Reduce the heat to low, and purée the liquid with a hand-held mixer to desired consistency. (I like it half-puréed.) Add the cream if you're using it; stir to combine and let simmer for a few minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning; garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 246, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 657 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MUSHROOM SOUP



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Make the most of mushrooms with this comforting mushroom soup recipe made with cream, onions and garlic. Serve for lunch or as a starter with crusty bread

Provided by tarilang

Categories     Lunch, Soup, Starter, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

90g butter
2 medium onions, roughly chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
500g mushrooms, finely chopped (chestnut or button mushrooms work well)
2 tbsp plain flour
1l hot chicken stock
1 bay leaf
4 tbsp single cream
small handful flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a large saucepan and cook the onions and garlic until soft but not browned, about 8-10 mins.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook over a high heat for another 3 mins until softened. Sprinkle over the flour and stir to combine. Pour in the chicken stock, bring the mixture to the boil, then add the bay leaf and simmer for another 10 mins.
  • Remove and discard the bay leaf, then remove the mushroom mixture from the heat and blitz using a hand blender until smooth. Gently reheat the soup and stir through the cream (or, you could freeze the soup at this stage - simply stir through the cream when heating). Scatter over the parsley, if you like, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium

FAVORITE MARVELOUS MUSHROOM SOUP



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Meet the Cook: Soup is tops on the list of things I love to cook. I've used this one as the beginning course to a meal...and as a Sunday supper with hot rolls and butter. When we had a small restaurant in Arizona, I made my mushroom soup every day. We never had any left over. It got raves at a deli I worked at, too. I never cooked very much until my husband and I were married, 48 years ago. We're the parents of three grown sons and the grandparents of 12. -Beverly Rafferty, Winston, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef or vegetable broth
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Dash hot pepper sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute the mushrooms, onion, garlic, tarragon and nutmeg in butter until vegetables are tender. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add broth; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; slowly add sour cream. Cook and stir until smooth. Stir in cream and milk. Add lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Heat through but do not boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 16g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

HOMEMADE CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP



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Make and share this Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SweetsLady

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 -3 tablespoons flour (separated)
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup light cream or 1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cut the mushrooms into slices.
  • Melt butter in large frying pan. Add in onions, garlic, and mushrooms. Cook until onions are soft.
  • Blend in 2 T. flour and stir.
  • Add in the chicken broth and heat until slightly thickened while stirring frequently.
  • Stir cream with additional 1 T. flour and seasonings. Add in cream to soup. Heat to thicken while stirring frequently.
  • Serve and enjoy!

MUSHROOM SOUP



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This is a ridiculously easy Mushroom soup to make. It's tasty and durable, and it gets even better overnight.

Provided by Anthony Bourdain

Categories     Blender     Mushroom     Onion     Sherry     Fall

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients
6 tbsp/75 g butter
1 small onion, thinly sliced
12 ounces/340 g button mushrooms
4 cups/900 ml light chicken stock or broth
1 sprig of flat parsley
Salt and pepper
N/A freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces/56 ml high-quality sherry (don't use the cheap grocery-store variety; it's salty and unappetizing and will ruin your soup)
Equipment
Medium saucepan
Wooden spoon
Blender

Steps:

  • Method
  • In the medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons/28 g of the butter over medium heat and add the onion. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, then add the mushrooms and the remaining butter. Let the mixture sweat for about 8 minutes, taking care that the onion doesn't take on any brown color. Stir in the chicken stock and the parsley and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce the heat and simmer for about an hour.
  • After an hour, remove the parsley and discard. Let the soup cool for a few minutes, then transfer to the blender and carefully blend at high speed until smooth. Do I have to remind you to do this in stages, with the blender's lid firmly held down, and with the weight of your body keeping that thing from flying off and allowing boiling hot mushroom purée to erupt all over your kitchen?
  • When blended, return the mix to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and bring up to a simmer again. Add the sherry, mix well, and serve immediately.
  • Improvisation
  • To astound your guests with a Wild Mushroom Soup, simply replace some of those button mushrooms with a few dried cèpes or morels, which have been soaked until soft, drained, and squeezed. Not too many; the dried mushrooms will have a much stronger taste, and you don't want to overwhelm the soup. Pan sear, on high heat, a single small, pretty, fresh chanterelle or morel for each portion, and then slice into a cute fan and float on top in each bowl.
  • And if you really want to ratchet your soup into pretentious (but delicious), drizzle a few tiny drops of truffle oil over the surface just before serving. Why the hell not? Everybody else is doing it.

ROASTED MUSHROOM SOUP



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This is a mushroom lover's dream! As the cold weather rolls in, we'll all be craving simple warm soups. This one is easy and delicious! If making this for a family, I suggest doubling the recipe, as it disappears fast!

Provided by Coffeecrazed

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, halved
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon rosemary
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
½ cup heavy cream, divided
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
½ cup milk
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix the mushrooms, 1 minced clove garlic, rosemary, and salt together in a bowl. Drizzle the olive oil over the mushroom mixture, and toss to coat evenly; transfer to a baking sheet.
  • Roast the mushrooms in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir the onions, 2 minced cloves garlic, and the thyme into the melted butter; cook and stir until the onions are completely soft, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Combine the mushroom mixture and the onion mixture in the bowl of a blender or food processor with about half of the heavy cream; blend on low until combined yet slightly chunky. Return the blended mixture to the stockpot. Stir the remaining heavy cream, the chicken broth, milk, and black pepper through the blended mixture; bring the resulting soup to a simmer, and cook until the flavors are thoroughly combined, at least 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 650.7 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP I



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Use the everyday mushrooms we find in our grocery store or use them in combination with some of the more exotic varieties. Experiment and have fun - All will be good.

Provided by Karena

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 ½ cups chicken broth
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
1 tablespoon sherry

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, cook mushrooms in the broth with onion and thyme until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • In blender or food processor, puree the mixture , leaving some chunks of vegetable in it. Set aside.
  • In the saucepan, melt the butter, whisk in the flour until smooth. Add the salt, pepper, half and half and vegetable puree. Stirring constantly, bring soup to a boil and cook until thickened. Adjust seasonings to taste, and add sherry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 30.2 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 363.7 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP



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This fresh and creamy soup is easy to make, and filled with hearty chopped mushrooms.

Provided by Lori

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup butter
1 cup chopped shiitake mushrooms
1 cup chopped portobello mushrooms
2 shallots, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the shiitake mushrooms, portobello mushrooms, and shallots for about 5 minutes, or until soft. Mix in the flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the chicken broth. Cook, stirring, 5 minutes, or until thick and bubbly.
  • Stir in the half-and-half, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Heat through, but do not boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 52.9 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 119.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



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Smacking with savory flavor, and creamy in texture, this soup will have you wishing for an endless winter. It's essentially composed of mushrooms, heavy cream, flour, and a few vegetables, meaning anyone can make it on short notice and with a tight budget. Serve with a crusty bread, and top with fresh parsley as desired.

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons salted butter
1 cup medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup white button mushroom, chopped
1 cup cremini mushroom, chopped
1 cup shiitake mushroom, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ cup white wine
4 cups vegetable stock
⅓ cup heavy cream
1 sprig fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter, then add the onion and saute until translucent, 3 minutes. Add the garlic and stir, then cook for 1 more minute.
  • Add the mushrooms, salt, and pepper and cook until they begin to turn golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the flour and stir to coat the mushrooms, until combined.
  • Add the white wine, stir, and cook until combined, about 1 minute.
  • Add the vegetable stock, stir, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add the heavy cream and stir to combine.
  • Blend soup to your desired consistency with an immersion blender or standing blender.
  • Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 12 grams

FRENCH MUSHROOM SOUP



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This recipe is adapted from Martha's first book, Entertaining.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup unsalted butter, divided
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
12 cups homemade chicken stock or low-sodium canned chicken broth
2 sprigs flat-leaf parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
1 small dried bay leaf
Pinch of dried thyme
3 pounds mixed mushrooms, such as shiitake, cremini, and oyster, trimmed and thinly sliced
Coarse salt
Juice of 1/2 lemon
4 large egg yolks
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Cook onions in 4 tablespoons butter in a large stockpot over medium heat until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook over low heat for 4 minutes without browning. Add the stock, blending it completely with the flour. Add the parsley, bay leaf, and thyme, and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain into a second pot.
  • In a large skillet, heat remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the cremini mushrooms and season with salt. Cook until softened, and then add the shiitake and oyster mushrooms. Season with salt and lemon juice and cook until mushrooms are deep golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Reheat stock mixture to a simmer. Whisk the egg yolks and cream until blended. While whisking, slowly add a cupful of the hot soup into the cream mixture and add back to the soup and heat to just below a simmer (if the soup simmers, the yolks will curdle). Add the cooked mushroom mixture and stir to combine. Serve garnished with parsley.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of mushrooms. This will give your soup a more complex flavor. Some good options include cremini, shiitake, oyster, and porcini mushrooms.
  • Sauté the mushrooms before adding them to the soup. This will help to brown them and bring out their flavor.
  • Use a good quality broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. You can use chicken, beef, or vegetable broth, depending on your preference.
  • Add some cream or milk to the soup. This will help to make it creamy and rich.
  • Season the soup to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options.
  • Serve the soup with a garnish of fresh herbs or grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

Mushroom soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed year-round. It's a great way to use up leftover mushrooms, and it's also a good source of nutrients like protein, fiber, and vitamins. With so many different ways to make mushroom soup, there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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