Easy Creamy Mushroom Soup Recipe

Name: Easy Creamy Mushroom Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb white button mushrooms, diced; 1/2 lb portabella mushroom, diced (baby bellas are good or use a mix of portobello and shitake); 4 -5 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons scallions, sliced thin; 3 roasted garlic cloves, minced (roast whole bulb of garlic wrapped in foil in 350*F. oven 1 hr); 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 1 small bay leaf; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup whole milk (or half and half); 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened (low fat-neufchatel is good); 1 1/2 - 2 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock); 1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tbls. water; parsley, chopped, to garnish; smoked paprika (optional); dry sherry (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 lb white button mushrooms, diced
1/2 lb portabella mushroom, diced (baby bellas are good or use a mix of portobello and shitake)
4 -5 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons scallions, sliced thin
3 roasted garlic cloves, minced (roast whole bulb of garlic wrapped in foil in 350*F. oven 1 hr)
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 small bay leaf
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk (or half and half)
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened (low fat-neufchatel is good)
1 1/2 - 2 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tbls. water
parsley, chopped, to garnish
smoked paprika (optional)
dry sherry (optional)

1
Dice and chop vegetables.
2
Melt butter in a high sided large saute pan. Lightly saute scallions about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, roasted garlic, thyme, bay leaf and lemon juice and zest; saute over medium heat 10 minutes. Add salt, pepper, cream, whole milk, cream cheese and stock; bring just to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
3
Add cornstarch that has been dissolved in 1 tbls. water to soup, continue to simmer 10 more minutes, stirring continually until soup is desired consistency and mushrooms are tender.
4
Adjust seasoning to taste. Remove bay leaf.
5
Pour into bowls and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
6
If you like, sprinkle a dash of smoked paprika and a splash of sherry into each bowl. Enjoy!

1194

kcal

Calories

114

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb white button mushrooms, diced, 1/2 lb portabella mushroom, diced (baby bellas are good or use a mix of portobello and shitake), 4 -5 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons scallions, sliced thin, and more.

Yes, Easy Creamy 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.

Easy Creamy Mushroom Soup

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