Cream Of Mushroom Chowder Recipe

Name: Cream Of Mushroom Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb bacon; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 bunch celery heart, chopped; 2 cups carrots, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 (12 ounce) packages sliced mushrooms, chopped coarsely into 1/4 inch pieces; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 5 medium potatoes, cubed (optional -- I leave skin on); 1 quart chicken stock; 1 teaspoon rosemary; 1 teaspoon thyme; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 cups half-and-half; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 2/3 cup parmesan cheese; 1 bunch green onion, sliced for garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 lb bacon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 bunch celery heart, chopped
2 cups carrots, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 (12 ounce) packages sliced mushrooms, chopped coarsely into 1/4 inch pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced
5 medium potatoes, cubed (optional -- I leave skin on)
1 quart chicken stock
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon thyme
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2/3 cup parmesan cheese
1 bunch green onion, sliced for garnish

1
Brown chopped bacon in a stock pot.
2
Chop and add onion, celery, carrots, olive oil, salt and pepper and saute over medium heat 10 minutes until tender.
3
Chop and add mushrooms and garlic and continue cooking for 10 minutes more.
4
Chop potatoes and add them with chicken stock. Add spices. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.
5
Beat eggs and 1/4 cup half and half in a bowl. Add 1 cup broth from soup and stir. Add mixture back into soup and stir. Slowly stir in the rest of the half and half to soup. Add nutmeg and parmesan cheese. Taste and season accordingly. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes and serve.
6
Pour into soup mugs and garnish with sliced green onion.

801

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb bacon, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 bunch celery heart, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cream Of Mushroom Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cream Of Mushroom Chowder

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