Easy Cream Of Mushroom Soup Recipes:

Easy Cream Of Mushroom Soup

Cream Of Mushroom Soup:

Cream of mushroom soup is a type of condensed soup made from mushrooms and cream or milk. It is often used as a base for other dishes or as an ingredient in casseroles and other recipes. The soup is typically made by sautéing mushrooms in butter or oil which you like and then adding flour, cream, milk, and seasonings to create a thick, creamy broth. It is usually sold in canned form and is sometimes also available in a dry, powdered form that can be reconstituted with water or milk.

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1. Recipe of Cream of Mushroom Soup:

Ingredients:

• Mushrooms sliced = 4 cups
• Onion = 1 cut into cubes
• Garlic minced = 2 cloves
• Butter = 2 tablespoons
• Flour = 2 tablespoons
• Chicken or Vegetable stock = 2 cups 
• Heavy cream = 1 cup
• Dried thyme = 1 teaspoon
• Salt = to taste
• Black pepper = to taste

Method of Preparation:

Take a large pot then add butter or oil which you like, Now add mushrooms, onion, and garlic and sauté all the things like mushrooms, onion, and garlic in butter over medium to high flame until the mushrooms are tender and the onion is translucent.

After that add the flour and sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir to combine well. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the flour, is slightly toasted until its a fragrant.

then slowly pour in the stock and stir continuously to prevent lumps from forming. When the mixture is boiled, then reduce the flame and let it simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.

Stir in the cream, thyme, salt, and black pepper, and cook until the soup is heated through.

Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender and blend until making a fine and smooth puree. You can add seasoning with salt and pepper which you like depending on your choice.

Serve hot, topped with chopped parsley or chives if desired.

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Tip: You can use canned mushrooms or fresh mushrooms to make this recipe. Also, you can add some more spices or herbs to make it more flavorful or spicy if you like.

2. Cream of Mushroom Soup in the Instant Pot:

To make cream of mushroom soup in an Instant Pot you will need these things:

Ingredients:

• Mushrooms sliced = 1 lb
• Oil = 2 tablespoons
• Onion = 1 (cut into cubes form)
• Garlic minced = 2 cloves
• Chicken or Vegetable broth = 2 cups
• Heavy cream = 1 cup
• Flour = 2 to 3 tablespoons
• Thyme = 1 teaspoon
• Salt = to taste
• Pepper = to taste

Method of Preparation:

Take an instant pot then turn the Instant Pot to the sauté function and add some oil.

Add the mushrooms, onion, and garlic to the pot and cook until the mushrooms release their liquid and the onions are translucent.

When you add flour stir continuously in the flour and cook for at least 1 to 2 minutes.

Pour in the broth and add the thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set the pressure to high for 5 minutes.

If your cooking time is increased, use the quick-release method in the instant pot to release the pressure.

Stir in the heavy cream and let the soup simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth (or you can use a regular blender and blend the soup in batches).

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm and enjoy!