Cream of Mushroom Soup
This is a superb, creamy mushroom soup that can start off a festive dinner party or holiday celebration.
The Ultimate Soup Cookbook, Reader’s Digest
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4-6servings | 30minutes |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4-6servings | 30minutes |
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup onion chopped
- 3 cups fresh mushrooms sliced
- 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 435ml cans chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add mushrooms and sauté 7 minutes or until tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk flour into a small amount of broth until smooth, then stir into pan. Add remaining broth, bring to boil, and cook, stirring until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat and stir in half-and-half, salt and pepper. Simmer cream of mushroom soup uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
