cream of portabella soup

2 Pinches
San Diego
Updated on Aug 29, 2021

This is a hearty soup and is perfect as lunch with a good hunk of crusty bread. And maybe a glass of wine... :-) Sometimes I add a bit of sherry to the soup.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 pounds portabella mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 8 slices white bread
  • 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced (divided use)
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • salt & pepper, to taste

How To Make cream of portabella soup

  • Step 1
    In a heavy-bottomed dutch oven, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and onions and saute over medium-low heat until soft and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Add the milk to the pan. Tear the bread slices into pieces and add to the mix. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Pour the mixture into your blender container and puree until smooth. Return to the pan and add JUST 2 tablespoons of the parsley. Add the cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reheat.
  • Step 4
    Ladle soup into soup bowls and sprinkle remaining parsley over the servings.

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

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