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Creamy Mushroom Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Lori PHOTO BY: LITTLEONE250

"This fresh and creamy soup is easy to make, and filled with hearty chopped mushrooms."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 83 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup chopped shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 cup chopped portobello mushrooms
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the shiitake mushrooms, portobello mushrooms, and shallots for about 5 minutes, or until soft. Mix in the flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the chicken broth. Cook, stirring, 5 minutes, or until thick and bubbly.
  2. Stir in the half-and-half, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Heat through, but do not boil.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2006 by Photog
Loved it. Used only portabello mushrooms, about 3 cups diced. Used an immersion blender to ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2004 by JATKINS679
The cook: 33 year-old, cooking-challenged bachelor. The victims: 5 family members over for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2007 by LITTLEONE250
This is a perfect mushroom soup! I added a bunch of chopped white mushrooms only to make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2005 by TROY96
Why use half-and-half when you can use heavy cream. Very good. Better double it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2006 by KRANEY
This was fantastic!! I used an entire package of shiitake mushrooms (came out to 1 1/2 cups)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2004 by 352DANIELLE
I added some fresh thyme and two small cloves of minced garlic! It was delicious, fast, and easy! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2003 by FAYE L.
MY HUSBAND AND I BELONG TO A CHURCH BASED ON POLISH HERITAGE. EACH CHRISTMAS WE HAVE A... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2007 by chellebelle
Outstanding! I did make some modifications based on what seemed right to me. Beef instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2006 by Hillymeg
Surprisingly delicious and incredibly simple to make - I added Thyme and a pinch of tarragon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2003 by TMoore
I served this at a formal dinner party and the guests raved! I tried a whole selection of... MORE

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