Creamy Mushroom Soup Recipe
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Creamy Mushroom Soup

By: Lori 
"This fresh and creamy soup is easy to make, and filled with hearty chopped mushrooms."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (128)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 234 | Total Fat: 18.6g | Cholesterol: 53mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2007 by chellebelle   view full review
Outstanding! I did make some modifications based on what seemed right to me. Beef instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2006 by Photog   view full review
Loved it. Used only portabello mushrooms, about 3 cups diced. Used an immersion blender to ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2007 by LITTLEONE250   view full review
This is a perfect mushroom soup! I added a bunch of chopped white mushrooms only to make it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2004 by JATKINS679   view full review
The cook: 33 year-old, cooking-challenged bachelor. The victims: 5 family members over for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2010 by Autumn   view full review
This was so delicious! I have been looking for a mushroom soup for a long time! unfortunately...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2003 by TMoore   view full review
I served this at a formal dinner party and the guests raved! I tried a whole selection of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2003 by FAYE L.   view full review
MY HUSBAND AND I BELONG TO A CHURCH BASED ON POLISH HERITAGE. EACH CHRISTMAS WE HAVE A...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2005 by TROY96   view full review
Why use half-and-half when you can use heavy cream. Very good. Better double it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2006 by KRANEY   view full review
This was fantastic!! I used an entire package of shiitake mushrooms (came out to 1 1/2 cups)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2004 by 352DANIELLE   view full review
I added some fresh thyme and two small cloves of minced garlic! It was delicious, fast, and easy!

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