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cream of mushroom soup

Recipe by
Beverley Williams
San Antonio, TX

I love cream of mushroom soup and this is so much better than the canned kind.

yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cream of mushroom soup

  • 8 oz
    cremini mushrooms
  • 4 oz
    shitake mushrooms
  • 4 oz
    porcini mushrooms
  • 1/2 c
    chopped leeks, white part only
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 can
    chicken broth
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 sprig
    fresh thyme, leaves pinched off the stem, discard stem
  • 1 c
    half and half

How To Make cream of mushroom soup

  • 1
    Clean and coarsely chop the mushrooms. Set aside.
  • 2
    Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add leeks and garlic and saute until leeks are tender.
  • 3
    Add butter to the pan and stir until melted.
  • 4
    Add the mushrooms and saute stirring often for 7 to 10 minutes or until mushrooms are cooked.
  • 5
    Place the mushroom mixture in a large soup pot.
  • 6
    Combine the broth and flour, whisking until smooth. Add to the mushroom mixture in the pot.
  • 7
    Add the thyme, parsley Bring to a boil,
  • 8
    Cook stirring often for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • 9
    Reduce heat.
  • 10
    Stir in the half and half, salt and pepper.
  • 11
    Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring often.

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