cream of mushroom soup

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San Antonio, TX
Updated on Oct 16, 2015

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

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms
  • 4 ounces shitake mushrooms
  • 4 ounces porcini mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup chopped leeks, white part only
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cans chicken broth
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves pinched off the stem, discard stem
  • 1 cup half and half

How To Make cream of mushroom soup

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

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Category: Cream Soups
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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