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Cream of Mushroom Soup

A rich, velvety cream of mushroom soup made from scratch with fresh mushrooms, shallots, and herbs. Perfect comfort food for cold days.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons olive oil.
  • 4 tablespoons butter.
  • 2 pounds cremini mushrooms, chopped.
  • Handful shiitake mushrooms, chopped.
  • 3/4 cup minced shallots.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced.
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon.
  • 4 cups chicken stock.
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, then swirl in butter until melted.
  2. Add all mushrooms and cook for about 10 minutes until lightly browned and water releases, stirring occasionally.
  3. Reserve one cup of cooked mushrooms and set aside for adding back later.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add shallots and garlic, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in stock and add salt and tarragon, bringing mixture to simmer for 10 minutes uncovered.
  6. Remove pot from heat and carefully blend until smooth using immersion or standard blender.
  7. Return soup to pot if using standard blender, adjusting thickness with extra stock if needed.
  8. Whisk in heavy cream and black pepper, then add reserved mushrooms back to soup.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed before serving.

Notes

Can be frozen without cream.
Makes excellent leftovers.
Great cold weather meal.
Vegetarian option available.

  • Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

  • Calories: 340
  • Fat: 26 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Protein: 10 g