Cremini Mushroom Soup
This Cremini Mushroom Soup is the perfect balance of creamy richness with the delicate flavor of mushrooms. In less than 20 minutes, you'll have a lovely first course ready to serve!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms cleaned and sliced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ tablespoons flour
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 ¼ cups chicken stock
- ¾ cups milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Start by preparing the mushrooms and onion. Very briefly wash the mushrooms and pat them dry. Slice them fairly thinly. Finely chop the onion.8 ounces cremini mushrooms, 1 small onion
- Place a saucepan over medium-low heat and add the butter. When the butter has melted, add the onions and cook until they are soft and cooked through. Take care not to allow the onions to brown.2 tablespoons butter
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and continue cooking, stirring frequently, for another 2-3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.1 ½ tablespoons flour, Salt and black pepper
- Stirring constantly, gradually add the stock, milk, and cream to the pan. Increase the heat and bring the mixture just barely to a boil.1 ¼ cups chicken stock, ¾ cups milk, ½ cup heavy cream
- Immediately remove the pan from the heat, taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.
- Garnish with fresh, chopped parsley. Serve immediately.Fresh parsley
Notes
- Suggested additions include a small amount of finely chopped garlic , 1/2 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves, and substitute all cream for the milk and cream combination.
- Any type of mushroom may be used, including white button mushrooms.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 686IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1mg
