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Cheddar cheese gives an added richness and tang to homemade cream of mushroom soup. This soup is quite filling on its own, but if you want to make it a meal, add some diced cooked chicken or turkey and steamed broccoli.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 1 pound mixed mushrooms (portabella, oyster, shiitake, cremini, enoki, etc.), sliced thick
- 1/2 medium sweet onion, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1-3/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cream, half-and-half, or milk
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 cup finely grated Cheddar cheese
Preparation:
In a heavy saucepan, gently saute mushrooms, onions, garlic, and salt in the butter until mushrooms have released their liquid and onions are soft. Sprinkle with the flour and stir for 1 minute. Add chicken broth while stirring. Bring to a low boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in cream and return to a simmer. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Season with freshly ground pepper to taste. Remove from heat and serve.
Yield: 4 servings
Cream of Mushroom Soup with Cheddar Recipe Photo © 2006 Peggy Trowbridge, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Yield: 4 servings
Cream of Mushroom Soup with Cheddar Recipe Photo © 2006 Peggy Trowbridge, licensed to About.com, Inc.
