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Cream of Mushroom Soup

March 10, 2022 by Pilar Hernandez

Versión en español

Cream of Mushroom Soup

In Chile, it was widespread to start all lunches with soup and then the main course. My grandmother had a very extensive repertoire of soups, and although most of them were not my favorites, I have always loved creamed vegetables, especially cream of mushroom soup.

Vegetable creams are also an excellent way to introduce children to new vegetables. The milk helps the creams have a natural sweetness and a familiar taste. In my house, creams of asparagus, celery, tomato, and pumpkin are top-rated.

Tips for a delicious cream of mushroom soup:

Can I use vegetable broth instead of milk or a mixture of milk and water?

Yes, you can adapt the liquids to taste. The milk softens the flavor of the mushrooms a little. The flavor is less concentrated, so take that into account.

Can I use another type of mushroom such as portobello?

Yes, but each mushroom has its particular flavors, the white ones have less flavor than the portobello, so maybe you need to dilute the soup a little more, but the preparation is the same.

Should I peel the mushrooms? How do you recommend washing them?

It is unnecessary to peel the mushrooms. I clean them with a damp cloth or damp paper towel. I don’t recommend submerging them in water because they absorb water, and when cooking, they will not brown. This is less important in this soup, but if you are preparing a mushroom sauce, it does have an influence.

If I don’t have parsley, what other herb can I use?

Thyme works very well. You can use 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, taste, and add more if desired.

What other recipes do you recommend with mushrooms (click on the names to see the recipes):

Chicken with mushrooms
Mushroom sauce to serve with pasta or meat.

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Hearty, delicious, creamy soup. Full of flavor.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 pound of mushrooms, coarsely chopped (you can also mix button mushrooms and baby portobellos)
  • 1 sprig of parsley
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cups of whole milk (or 2%)
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese to serve
  • lemon zest, parsley, salt and pepper to serve
  • vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat in a large pot.
  2. Add the onion and brown for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    ingredients for cream of mushrooms Onions browning
  3. Add 1 tablespoon butter, and once it melts, add the mushrooms. Brown for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir.
    Mushrooms in pot
  4. Add parsley and milk. Stir. Lower the heat to the minimum, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes as soon as it starts boiling.
    Milk with mushrooms in pot
  5. Meanwhile, prepare the ricotta cheese: mix with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and finely chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning.
    Ricotta sauce
  6. Remove the parsley from the soup. Use the hand mixer process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If you use a blender, you need to wait until the soup has cooled and needs to be done in batches of 2 cups maximum.
    Hand blending the cream
  7. Serve hot with a tablespoon of ricotta in the center and chopped parsley if you like.
    Cream of Mushroom Soup

Notes

Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe created with America’s Dairy Farm Families and Importers, in partnership with the Innovation Center for U.S.Dairy, however, the views and opinions included are my own.

  • Author: Pilar Hernandez
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Pureed
  • Cuisine: Chilean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 265
  • Sugar: 15.7 g
  • Sodium: 112.6 mg
  • Fat: 17.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Carbohydrates: 17.9 g
  • Fiber: 1.6 g
  • Protein: 11.6 g

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