Description
Cream of Mushroom Soup is a creamy, rich dish that warms the heart and tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this homemade version outshines any canned alternative with its fresh ingredients and robust flavors. The earthy essence of mushrooms combined with aromatic herbs creates a delectable comfort food that is not only satisfying but also easy to prepare. Whether enjoyed as a starter or alongside a hearty sandwich, this soup is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 cups onions (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1.5 pounds brown mushrooms (sliced)
- 0.5 cup Marsala wine
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley and thyme for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter and oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onions for 2-3 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in sliced mushrooms and thyme, cooking for about 5 minutes. Pour in Marsala wine and let it simmer for an additional 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stirring well before adding the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low-medium and season with salt, pepper, and crumbled bouillon cubes.
- Cover and let the soup simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream and gently simmer without boiling.
- Finish with chopped parsley and thyme before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg