Name: Cream of Mushroom Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 16 ounces baby bella/cremini mushrooms (sliced); 1 small onion (diced); 2 cloves garlic (grated); 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme (removed from stem, finely chopped); 3 cups chicken stock (+ 3 tablespoons of stock (divided)); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; ¼ cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio used); 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste); 4 ounces brie cheese; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

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Cream of Mushroom Soup – creamy with delicious earthy rustic flavor and easy to make homemade in minutes! You’ll never go back to canned.

I first tasted a version of this creamy Mushroom Soup on a girls’ trip up north. Because licking the bowl in a public place is frowned upon, I knew I needed to make it in the comfort of my own home.

Sauteed, caramelized mushrooms, fresh herbs, a little cream plus brie cheese give this soup its rustic creamy flavor.

Sure canned soup is easier to make but you’ll never find taste like this there. Indulge. Kick the can. ‘Tis the season.

I added brie cheese to this soup for the same reason I add it to risotto – it adds next level creaminess without altering the flavor.

what’s in this cream of mushroom soup?

butter
baby bella (cremini) mushrooms
onion
garlic cloves
fresh thyme
chicken stock
Worcestershire sauce
white wine
salt and pepper
brie cheese (rind removed)
heavy cream
cornstarch
parsley

how to make cream of mushroom soup with brie:

Slice the mushrooms and dice the onion.

Melt the butter in a soup pot or Dutch oven then add the mushrooms and onions. Sauté 4-5 minutes or until the mushrooms brown and the onions are tender.

Season with salt and pepper to taste then grate in the garlic. Continue cooking 1 minute.

NOTE: you won’t get deep caramelization on the mushrooms because the pot will be too crowded. If you want caramelized mushrooms for garnish, sauté them separately in a skillet with a tablespoon of butter.

Remove the thyme from the stems, finely chop it and add to the soup along with the Worcestershire and wine. Cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until the wine has reduced by about half.

NOTE: You’ll be using 3 cups of stock for the soup plus 3 tablespoons of stock later to thicken it. Add 3 cups of stock to the soup now then cover and bring to a boil.

Once the soup is boiling, reduce the heat and simmer 10 minutes uncovered.

Slowly add the cream then remove the rind from the brie, cube it and fold it into the soup. Continue cooking 5 minutes stirring gently to make sure the brie is melted.

In a small bowl whisk the cornstarch and remaining 3 tablespoons of stock together. Pour into the soup while stirring to combine then simmer over low to medium-low heat 3 minutes letting the soup thicken.

Taste and adjust for salt then serve hot.

can this soup be made ahead of time?

Yes – you can definitely make this soup a day ahead. Store the finished soup in the refrigerator and when you’re ready to serve, warm over low heat stirring occasionally.

variations to this recipe:

Here are a few variations to the recipe if you want to change it up:

Add grated or diced carrots to bulk up the vegetables and add a pop of color.

Blend cooked wild rice into the soup.

Use a variety of mushrooms such as wild mushrooms or porcini mushrooms.

Substitute vegetable broth for a vegetarian meal.

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Lasagna Soup with Mushrooms – easy ONE POT or SLOW COOKER Lasagna Soup. Ground beef, lasagna noodles in a rich cheesy tomato broth. Top with ricotta – all the comfort of the classic dish but less work!

Caramelized Mushrooms – classic, quick and easy side dish – perfect for grilled steak and much more.

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy – seasoned ground beef patties simmered in rich mushroom gravy. Serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles for an easy any night comfort meal.

Enjoy!

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