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Cream of Mushroom Soup

Creamy Mushroom Soup

Megan
Creamy mushroom soup that will have your craving for more. This is one of the tastiest soups I have ever had. Ever.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Vegetarian
Calories 356 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 3/4 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • For serving: fresh chives grated parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over med-low heat. Add mushrooms. Cook until soft and liquid escapes, about 10 minutes. Set aside a few mushrooms to garnish later.
  • Add chicken stock, celery, onion, and parsley. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make your white sauce. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon butter over med-low heat. Whisk in the flour working through any clumps. Slowly add 1 cup milk and whisk in to keep mixture smooth. Don't let boil but keep warm.
  • After mushroom mixture is done simmering, transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Return to pot. Slowly add milk mixture to soup and stir until heated through. Add salt, pepper, paprika, and nutmeg.
  • To serve, top with freshly chopped chives and parmesan cheese and those mushrooms you set aside. ENJOY!

Notes

Adapted from Joy of Cooking Cookbook