Best Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe

Nothing is as comforting as a delicious soup during this cold weather. Here is the best homemade cream of mushroom soup recipe by Chef Billy Parisi. Try this dish and be amazed by its wonderful flavors. You will no longer buy canned soups, once you get a taste of this! Want to make this at home? Read on or watch the video below.

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• 1 large peeled and small diced yellow onion
• 4 cloves of garlic (finely minced)
• 2 lb of assorted mushrooms (cleaned and sliced)
• 1/2 cup of white wine
• 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
• 3 quarts of chicken stock
• 1 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons of fresh parsley (finely minced)
• 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme (finely minced)

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Instructions:

Step 1:

On a large pot over low heat, add 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter and the onions. Mix together and cook until well caramelized for about 45 minutes.

Step 2:

Add the finely minced garlic and let it cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant.

Step 3:

Add sliced mushrooms but set aside 1 1/2 to 2 cups of mushrooms. Turn the heat to medium-high. Saute them for about 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked down. Stir often to avoid burning.

Step 4:

Deglaze it with 1/2 cup of white wine and cook until it has been absorbed by the mushrooms for about 5 minutes. Stir often.

Step 5:

Add in 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, and 3 quarts of chicken stock into the pot. Turn the heat to high and bring it to a boil until it has a thick consistency.

Step 6:

Using a hand blender puree the soup on high speed. You can also use a normal blender but make sure to remove the center cap and place a towel over top so it won’t explode. Puree it until it has a smooth consistency.

Step 7:

Add 1 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream, salt, fresh black pepper, and chopped parsley and thyme into the pot. Give the soup a good mix.

Step 8:

Place a pan on high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Saute the 1 1/2 to 2 cups of mushrooms for 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley. Mix, then remove from heat.

Step 9:

Fill a bowl of the soup into a bowl and put the sautees mushroom on top. Serve and enjoy!

Best Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe