Cream of Mushroom Soup

[lawren2]

I'll be making this one tomorrow. The only adaptation I make to the recipe is I use portabellos or baby portabellos and I reserve 1.5 cups of chopped mushrooms instead of puree-ing then all.

Cream of Mushroom Soup

INGREDIENTS
5 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon sherry


DIRECTIONS
In a large heavy saucepan, cook mushrooms in the broth with onion and thyme until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
In blender or food processor, puree the mixture , leaving some chunks of vegetable in it. Set aside.
In the saucepan, melt the butter, whisk in the flour until smooth. Add the salt, pepper, half and half and vegetable puree. Stirring constantly, bring soup to a strong simmer and cook until thickened. Adjust seasonings to taste, and add sherry.

[shorts]

Thanks Lawren for posting this recipe. Love mushroom soup ... gonna give it a try. Sounds much better than "Campbells"

[bigfrank]

I just happen to have all the ingredients, Tomorrow guess what we might be having?

[mshatty]

And here I thought you just opened the can and added a can of milk to it.

[GrayFal]

Sounds YUMMY!

[mikey0531]

I'd like to try this recipe. For those who tried it, any feedback? Was it yummy?

Debi

[ArtsieAng]

Every once in a while I like to make Tuna Fish Casserole. It's fast, and easy to make, and my DD loves it. This soup would be ideal, and make the casserole much more appealing than using a canned soup. Next time I make it, I'll use this soup recipe. Thanks!!

[mikey0531]

I made it today -- it was wonderful -- and I also reserved some of the mushrooms so they were large in the soup instead of all pureed.

Thanks Lawren!

Debi

[lawren2]

Debi glad you enjoyed it! It is one of my favorites.

[lawren2]

oh the wonderful life of a homeowner. Ran around closing of the C/a/c vents and return today. Leaves are turning and the nights are nippy. Still specatular fall weather here in my little section of the northeast but time to dig out those comfort food recipes.

Haven't decided if I'll do this today or tomorrow but the ingredients are all in the house.