For this cream of mushroom soup you can use common button mushrooms, or add other delicious varieties. Experiment and have fun, all will be good.
Ingredients
- 5 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon sherry
Directions
Step 1
Simmer mushrooms, broth, onion, and thyme in a large heavy saucepan until vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 2
Carefully transfer the hot mixture to a blender or food processor. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse until creamy but still with some chunks of vegetable.
Step 3
Melt butter in the same saucepan. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in half-and-half and mushroom mixture.
Step 4
Bring soup to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Step 5
Stir in sherry. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 165 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat7g | 33% |
Cholesterol31mg | 10% |
Sodium408mg | 18% |
Total Carbohydrate14g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 12% |
Total Sugars6g | |
Protein5g | |
Vitamin C7mg | 33% |
Calcium61mg | 5% |
Iron3mg | 14% |
Potassium568mg | 12% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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