Easy Cream Of Mushroom Soup Recipe

Name: Easy Cream Of Mushroom Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb cremini mushroom, sliced; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 large onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; salt, to taste; ground black pepper, to taste; 2 teaspoons dried thyme or 2 tablespoons fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups beef broth; 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon sherry wine; 1/2 lb cream cheese or 1/2 lb low-fat cream cheese; 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Servings: persons

1 lb cremini mushroom, sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons dried thyme or 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups beef broth
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon sherry wine
1/2 lb cream cheese or 1/2 lb low-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream

1
In a small skillet, heat 1/2 T olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1/2 c sliced mushrooms. Saute until limp and browned, 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
2
In a soup pot, heat remaining 1 T olive oil and butter until butter melts and foaming subsides. Add onions and saute 1-2 minutes until beginning to soften. Add garlic, mushrooms, salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaf. Cook until mushrooms collapse and exude liquid, about 8-10 minutes.
3
Add chicken broth, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and sherry. Simmer 10 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf.
4
Add cream cheese and half-and-half. Stir until cheese is melted. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Simmer an additional 10 minutes. Serve with a few pieces of sauteed sliced mushrooms on top.

650

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb cremini mushroom, sliced, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 large onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Easy Cream Of Mushroom Soup 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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Easy Cream Of Mushroom Soup

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