Cream of Mushroom Soup
Learn how to make a delicious and creamy cream of mushroom soup.
- Butter (2 tablespoons)
- Onion (finely chopped) (1)
- Garlic cloves (minced) (2)
- Mushrooms (sliced) (500 grams)
- All-purpose flour (2 tablespoons)
- Vegetable or chicken broth (4 cups)
- Heavy cream (1 cup)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
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Step 1 In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Step 2 Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
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Step 3 Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot. Cook until the mushrooms release their moisture and reduce in size.
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Step 4 Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the mushrooms and stir well to coat.
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Step 5 Slowly pour in the vegetable or chicken broth while stirring continuously. Bring the mixture to a boil.
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Step 6 Reduce the heat to low and simmer the soup for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 7 Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
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Step 8 Remove the pot from the heat and let the soup cool slightly.
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Step 9 Using a blender or an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
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Step 10 Return the soup to the pot and reheat gently before serving.