Creamy Mushroom Soup Recipe
 
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups of fresh mushrooms (of your choice), washed and finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves of fresh garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp. dried thyme
  • 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup chicken stock (or vegetable if preferred)
  • 1 tbsp. flour dissolved in 1 tbsp. water
  • Freshly ground salt & pepper (to taste)
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup 1% or whole milk
  • Dash of fresh ground nutmeg
  • 3 bay leaves
  • Grated parmesan, Romano or gouda cheese (garnish—optional)
Instructions
  1. In a small pot heat olive oil then add butter and garlic and sauté over medium heat for 2-3 minutes (or until fragrant).
  2. Add mushrooms, freshly ground salt & pepper, dried thyme and Worcestershire sauce; cook stirring occasionally until the liquid released from the mushrooms disappears (approximately 5-10 minutes depending on temp and water content).
  3. Add chicken broth and bay leaves, bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Add the flour (dissolved in water) to the pot; stir continuously until the broth thickens. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary and a good dash of fresh ground nutmeg.
  5. Gently add heavy whipping cream and milk, bring to a good simmer before removing from heat.
  6. Transfer to serving bowls, garnish with grated cheese & additional ground nutmeg if desired.
  7. Serve & enjoy! Yields 2 servings.
Recipe by How to Have it All at https://www.howtohaveitall.net/creamy-mushroom-soup-recipe/