Mushrooms are an acquired taste. Not the prettiest vegetable. The color is one that let to be desired once cooked. However, the flavor is absolutely out of this world no matter which way you prepare them.

Here is definitely a good example. The cream of mushroom tastes delicious and it is so easy to prepare which will surprise you, but the color…. well it is another thing. Trust me, worth making.

Adding the nutmeg was something that I saw in a recipe and so happy I incorporate it on my own recipe. It picked up and enhanced the flavor of the mushrooms and the cream. Do taste it before seasoning it. I found myself adding a very small amount of salt and pepper.

Cream of Mushrooms Soup

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cream of mushrooms soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Giangi Townsend
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 pound white mushrooms 1 pound white mushrooms, stem removed and sliced thinly
  • .50 pound baby Bella mushrooms 1/2 pound baby Bella mushrooms, stem removed and sliced thinly
  • 1 cup Vidalia onion 1 cup Vidalia onion, chopped
  • .50 cup cream of sherry 1/2 cup cream of sherry
  • 5 tablespoons unbleached flour 5 tablespoons unbleached flour
  • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
  • 3 fresh nutmeg 3 grinds fresh nutmeg
  • 5 cups chicken broth 5 cups chicken broth
  • .75 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • salt salt
  • pepper pepper

Instructions

  • In a large soup pot, melt butter and olive oil. Add the mushrooms and onion and cook over medium heat until the onions are translucent, and the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the flour and add the cream of sherry to the mushrooms, stirring constantly. Add the thyme, nutmeg, and chicken broth.
    Bring to a boil and then lower the heat to simmer. Simmer until the mushrooms are completely tender and soup slightly thickened. About 25 minutes. 
  • Let it cool before adding it to a blender. Puree the soup and return it to the soup pot to simmer.
    Add the heavy cream to the soup and gently simmer to low. Taste and adjust the seasoning and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 733kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 2214mg | Potassium: 1922mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1710IU | Vitamin C: 51.9mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 3.6mg

Giangi's Kitchen provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as a registered dietician does not calculate them.

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