Best 7 Creamy Mushroom Soup Adapted From Cooks Illustrated Recipes

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If you're craving a comforting and flavorful soup, look no further than creamy mushroom soup. This classic dish is made with a creamy broth, tender mushrooms, and a variety of seasonings. The result is a soup that is both satisfying and elegant. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal, creamy mushroom soup is sure to be a hit with family and friends alike.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEF JOHN'S CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP



Chef John's Creamy Mushroom Soup image

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

CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP I



Cream of Mushroom Soup I image

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



Creamy Mushroom Soup image

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

QUICK CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP



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My daughter-in-law, a gourmet cook, served this cream of mushroom soup recipe as the first course for a holiday dinner. She received the recipe from her mom and graciously shared it with me. Now I'm happy to share it with my own friends and family. -Anne Kulick, Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped onion
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and onion until tender., Mix flour, salt, pepper and 1 can broth until smooth; stir into mushroom mixture. Stir in remaining can of broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cream. Simmer, uncovered, until flavors are blended, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 842mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



Cream Of Mushroom Soup Recipe by Tasty image

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

CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP (ADAPTED FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED) RECIPE



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Provided by GwennW

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 large shallots , minced (about 3/4 cup)
2 small cloves garlic , minced (about 1 1/2 teaspoons)
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg , freshly grated
2 pounds white button mushrooms , wiped clean and sliced 1/4 inch thick
3 1/2 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth
3 cups hot water
1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms , rinsed well
1/3 cup dry sherry or Madeira
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons lemon juice from 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large, heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium-low heat; when foaming subsides, add shallots and saute, stirring frequently, until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and nutmeg; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute longer. Increase heat to medium; add sliced mushrooms and stir to coat with butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release liquid, about 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and mushrooms have released all liquid, about 20 minutes. Add chicken stock, water, and porcini mushrooms; cover and bring to simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer until mushrooms are fully tender, about 20 minutes longer. Using an immersion blender, blend soup until smooth (or you can use a traditional blender). Stir in Madeira and cream and bring to simmer over low heat. Add lemon juice, season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be cooled to room temperature and refrigerated up to 4 days.) If making ahead, add cream at serving time.

FRESH CORN CHOWDER (ADAPTED FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED) RECIPE - (4/5)



Fresh Corn Chowder (adapted from Cook's Illustrated) Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 16

10 ears corn (medium), husks and silks removed
3 ounces salt pork , trimmed of rind and cut into two 1-inch cubes (note: I used regular bacon, which worked out fine)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large onion , preferably Spanish, chopped fine
2 medium cloves garlic , minced (about 2 teaspoons)
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth
2 medium red potatoes (about 12 ounces), scrubbed and cut into 1/4-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
1 small red bell pepper (optional, my adaption)
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
Ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Stand corn on end. Using chef's knife, cut kernels from 4 ears corn (you should have about 3 cups); transfer to medium bowl and set aside. Following illustrations below, grate kernels from remaining 6 ears on large holes of box grater, then firmly scrape any pulp remaining on cobs with back of knife (you should have 2 generous cups kernels and pulp). Transfer to separate bowl and set aside. 2. Sauté salt pork (or quality thick-cut bacon) in Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, turning with tongs and pressing down on pieces to render fat, until cubes are crisp and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low, stir in butter and onions, cover pot, and cook until softened, about 12 minutes. If using, add the chopped red bell pepper in the last five minutes of cooking the onion. Remove salt pork and reserve. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Whisking constantly, gradually add stock. Add potatoes, bay leaf, thyme, milk, grated corn and pulp, and reserved salt pork; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are almost tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add reserved corn kernels and heavy cream and return to simmer; simmer until corn kernels are tender yet still slightly crunchy, about 5 minutes longer. Discard bay leaf and salt pork. Stir in parsley, salt, and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of mushrooms. This will give your soup a more complex flavor. Some good options include cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms.
  • Sauté the mushrooms before adding them to the soup. This will help to develop their flavor and give them a nice golden brown color.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. If you don't have any vegetable broth on hand, you can use water instead, but your soup will not be as flavorful.
  • Don't overcook the soup. The mushrooms should be tender but still have a little bit of bite to them. If you overcook the soup, the mushrooms will become mushy.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. This will add a nice finishing touch to your soup.

Conclusion:

Creamy mushroom soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover mushrooms. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a creamy mushroom soup that your whole family will love.

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