This creamy mushroom soup is velvety and richand uses a secret step for incredible flavor.
It’s not too thick, but it has enough body to feel luscious.
Ingredients
1/2cupwater
1/2oz.dried porcini mushrooms, divided
1/2cup(4 oz.
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)salted butter, divided
1cupfinely choppedyellow onion
1Tbsp.chopped fresh thymeor 1 tsp.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Soak porcini mushrooms:
Measure 1/2 cup water into a 2-cup liquid measuring cup.
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Add half of porcini mushrooms; microwave on HIGH until water boils, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
Remove from microwave and cool slightly.
Add onion; cook until onion softens, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Increase heat to medium-high and stir in sherry; cook until liquid evaporates, 1 to 2 minutes.
Whisk together chicken stock and flour in a large bowl.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Place remaining 5 tablespoons butter in a large microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave on HIGH until butter melts, about 1 minute.
Stir in mushroom powder.
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Add bread; toss well to coat.
Arrange bread pieces on prepared sheet pan.
Bake at 400F until browned and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes.
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Add cream:
Stir cream into soup; cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
Ladle soup into bowls; top with croutons and chives.
We wouldn’t add much to it really.
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It manages to be filling and meaty without being too heavy.
Stir well to distribute the ingredients during heating in the microwave.
it’s possible for you to also reheat in a saucepan on the stovetop.
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Keep the croutons stored separately in a ziplock bag.
Can You Freeze Creamy Mushroom Soup?
No, this soup is not a good candidate for freezing.
The cream may separate from the soup when it thaws.
It would be difficult to combine them again, leaving you with a lackluster soup.
