This creamy mushroom soup is the perfect comfort food for a chilly evening. Made with a rich cream soup base and earthy mushrooms, it's a hearty and satisfying dish that will warm you up from the inside out. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups cream of mushroom soup base
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown.
- Pour in the cream of mushroom soup base and stir to combine. Let the soup simmer for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy with crusty bread or crackers.
Interesting Facts
Creamy mushroom soup is a classic dish that has been enjoyed for centuries.
Mushrooms are low in calories but high in nutrients, making them a healthy addition to your diet.
The cream of mushroom soup base adds richness and depth of flavor to this soup.