I was surprised to learn how many of my friends had never tried fresh, homemade creamy mushroom soup. You can literally make it in the same amount time that you can open a can of the same. It's a wonderful comfort food that you should try at least once. There's nothing hard or complicated about it and tastes so incredible...
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Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. In a medium soup kettle, melt 3 TB. butter. Saute sliced mushrooms and onion until soft. Add minced garlic and saute for 1 more minute. Melt last TB. of butter in with mushroom mixture and add 3 TB. flour. Cook, stirring gently to coat, for 1 more minute.
- 2. Add chicken broth, then simmer and stir until bubbly and thickened. Add half & half, parsley (if using) and salt and pepper. Heat on medium-low to heat through. Do not boil once you have added the half & half or it will separate. Check and adjust salt and pepper at end as some broths and stocks are saltier than others.
- 3. Ladle into bowls and add a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg, if desired.
- 4. ~FOR SWISS MUSHROOM SOUP~ Butter thick slices of French bread and sprinkle with garlic powder. Place under broiler to toast adding thick slices of Swiss cheese during last minute. Top hot bowls of soup with the cheesy garlic toast.
- 5. ~FOR MUSHROOM SPINACH SOUP~ Add a few handfuls of fresh, chopped spinach (stems removed) during last 5 minutes of cooking.
- 6. ~FOR BACON MUSHROOM SOUP~` Cook 1 1/2 " pieces of Maple Peppered bacon until just crisp. Drain and add to bowls of soup with chunky garlic croutons.
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Allyson Orange
orange.allyson@yahoo.comThis soup was too thick for my taste. I would recommend adding more liquid.
Tagwaye Neh
n42@gmail.comI thought this soup was bland. I would recommend adding more seasonings.
Andyco Doku
dokua@gmail.comThis soup was a little too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt.
Hope Amber
h-a2@gmail.comI made this soup gluten-free by using gluten-free flour. It turned out great!
Rimu Ali
a69@aol.comI'm a vegetarian, so I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. The soup was still delicious.
Happiness Ihotuidoko
hi95@yahoo.comI added some chopped bacon to this soup, and it was amazing. It gave the soup a smoky flavor that I loved.
Masfi Mahin
masfi-mahin@gmail.comThis soup is so versatile. I've served it with bread, crackers, and even pasta. It's always a hit.
Akil Ali
a_akil@hotmail.comI made this soup in my slow cooker, and it turned out perfectly. It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when I get home from work.
Gulab jani Jani
g.jani@gmail.comI love that this recipe doesn't call for any heavy cream. It's still creamy and delicious, but it's not as heavy as some other cream of mushroom soups.
Mellis
mellis@hotmail.frThis soup is the perfect way to use up leftover mushrooms. I always have a few mushrooms left over from other recipes, and this soup is a great way to use them up.
Denise Me
deniseme@hotmail.co.ukI've made this soup with both fresh and canned mushrooms, and it's always good. I prefer the fresh mushrooms, but the canned ones are a good option when I'm short on time.
Ehsan Ahmazay
ehsan@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but this soup was surprisingly delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.
Salamoune Doudou
d-salamoune16@aol.comThis soup is so rich and creamy. I love the addition of the white wine.
Mahadi dulal turjo
turjo.m38@hotmail.comI was looking for a cream of mushroom soup recipe that was easy to follow, and this one fit the bill. It turned out great!
Enes Jangozi
enes-jangozi7@hotmail.co.ukThis is one of the best cream of mushroom soups I've ever had. I used fresh mushrooms, and they really made a difference in the flavor.
Khushi Khan
khushi-k@hotmail.frI've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Narnah Yaw
ynarnah29@hotmail.comThis recipe is so easy and quick, and the soup is creamy and delicious. My kids loved it!
Annabella K
annabella-k75@gmail.comThis soup is divine! My kitchen smelled like a fancy restaurant. I'm freezing some to enjoy later.