CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP

homemade cream of mushroom soup is full flavoured and so easy to make, you won’t buy soup in a can again!

The deep earthy flavours of a classic home-made cream of mushroom soup recipe can’t be beat, especially when it’s ready in minutes. You’ll never open a can of mushroom soup after trying our recipe!

You will love how easy this is to make! Walking in to the kitchen to throw a few ingredients together, only to come out with a warm creamy bowl of comforting soup in minutes.

CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP

Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup is full flavoured and so easy to make, you won't buy soup in a can again! Ready and on your table in minutes.

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 30 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME: 40 MINUTES
SERVINGS: 6 SERVES

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 onions diced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) fresh brown mushrooms sliced
• 4 teaspoons chopped thyme divided
• 1/2 cup Marsala wine (any dry red or white wine)
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth or stock
• 1-2 teaspoons salt adjust to taste
• 1/2-1 teaspoons black cracked pepper adjust to taste
• 2 beef bouillon cubes, crumbled
• 1 cup heavy cream or half and half (sub with evaporated milk)
• Chopped fresh parsley and thyme to serve

Instructions

1. Heat butter and oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until melted. Sauté onion for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Cook garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Add mushrooms and 2 teaspoons thyme, cook for 5 minutes. Pour in wine and allow to cook for 3 minutes.
3. Sprinkle mushrooms with flour, mix well and cook for 2 minutes. Add stock, mix again and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low-medium heat, season with salt, pepper and crumbled bouillon cubes.
4. Cover and allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes, while occasionally stirring, until thickened.
5. Reduce heat to low, stir in cream or half and half. Allow to gently simmer (do not boil). Adjust salt and pepper to your taste
6. Mix in parsley and remaining thyme. Serve warm.

This recipe and image adapted from : https://cafedelites.com

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