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How to make healthier cream of mushroom soup
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Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup

Delicious creamy soup made with real food ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 206kcal
Author: Katie Wells

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh mushrooms
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup butter (or coconut oil)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 TBSP arrowroot powder
  • 1 quart chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream (or heavy coconut milk, optional)
  • ½ cup sour cream (optional)

Instructions

  • Chop mushrooms and onion and mince garlic.
  • Melt butter or coconut oil in a large pan and add chopped mushrooms and onion.
  • Saute until translucent and cooked.
  • Add garlic and saute an additional 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and arrowroot and stir.
  • Add broth and simmer about 10 minutes until it starts to thicken.
  • Add cream and sour cream and stir in until smooth.
  • Serve as a soup or use as cream of mushroom soup in recipes.

Notes

Time-saving tip: Make several batches at once and freeze or make a couple days before Thanksgiving and store in the refrigerator. (Here's how to remedy any slight curdling that may occur!)

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 6.8g | Fat: 16.6g | Saturated Fat: 9.9g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 970mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 2.6g