Mushroom And Bacon Soup With Cheese Toast Recipe

Name: Mushroom And Bacon Soup With Cheese Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil; 3 slices bacon, chopped; 3 tbsp butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped; 10 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced; 10 oz button mushrooms, sliced; 6 cups vegetable stock; 1/2 cup heavy cream; None None Thyme sprigs, to garnish; None None FOR THE CHEESE TOAST; 1/3 cup ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 1/2 None baguette, cut into 8 slices

Servings: persons

1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
3 slices bacon, chopped
3 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
10 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
10 oz button mushrooms, sliced
6 cups vegetable stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
None None Thyme sprigs, to garnish
None None FOR THE CHEESE TOAST
1/3 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 None baguette, cut into 8 slices

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium heat. Add bacon; cook and stir for 3 mins or until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
2
Melt butter in same pan until foaming. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 2 mins. Add potato, mushroom and half the cooked bacon; cook and stir for 2 mins. Stir in stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, for 10 mins or until potato is tender. Cool for 5 mins.
3
Blend soup, in batches, until smooth. Place in a clean saucepan on low heat. Stir in cream. Cook and stir for 8 mins. Season with pepper.
4
Meanwhile, for the cheese toast, preheat the broiler. Combine cheeses in a small bowl. Spread bread with butter; place on a baking pan. Broil for 1 min or until toasted. Turn; top with cheese mixture. Cook for 1-2 mins more or until golden.
5
Ladle hot soup into bowls. Top with thyme and remaining bacon. Serve with cheese toast.

525

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Carbs

Protein

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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

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 tbsp vegetable or olive oil, 3 slices bacon, chopped, 3 tbsp butter, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Mushroom And Bacon Soup With Cheese Toast 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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Mushroom And Bacon Soup With Cheese Toast

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