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Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe
A rich and creamy mushroom soup perfect for cozy days. Made with fresh mushrooms and a velvety cream base.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs baby bella mushrooms (sliced)
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 yellow onion yellow onion (chopped) (about 1 cup)
- 1 celery stalk celery stalk (chopped) (about ½ cup)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon marjoram
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and celery and sauté until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Add mushrooms, thyme, marjoram and cook for 10-15 minutes until mushrooms soften. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 10-15 minutes until reduced.
- Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream, simmer for 5 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
Notes
For a smoother texture, blend the soup before serving.