Description
A creamy and comforting mushroom soup featuring tender potatoes, sautéed mushrooms, and a velvety half-and-half base. Perfect for a cozy meal, this soup balances earthy mushroom flavors with subtle herbs and a rich texture.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 8 cups water
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 3-4 medium potatoes (peeled, diced and rinsed)
- 2 lbs mushrooms (sliced)
Dairy and Thickener
- 2 cups half & half (or 1 cup milk + 1 cup heavy cream)
- 4 Tbsp flour (add 5 Tbsp if you like a creamier soup)
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 1 large carrot (grated)
Seasonings and Garnish
- 2 Tbsp mushroom seasoning (or 1/2 Tbsp Mrs. Dash, or vegetable seasoning)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup chopped parsley or dill or both
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes and Mushrooms: Add peeled, diced potatoes to a pot with 8 cups water and 2 cups broth. Bring to a light boil and cook about 10 minutes until potatoes are almost tender. Meanwhile, sauté sliced mushrooms in a skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned and softened. Add sautéed mushrooms to the soup pot and continue simmering for another 5-8 minutes.
- Sauté Onions and Carrots: Using the same skillet, heat 3 Tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add finely diced onion and grated carrot; sauté for 8-10 minutes until golden and softened. For a smoother texture preferred by some, puree the sautéed onion and carrot mixture in a blender or food processor before adding to the soup pot.
- Add Cream and Seasonings: Whisk together 2 cups half & half and 4 Tbsp flour until smooth. Stir this cream mixture into the soup pot. Add mushroom seasoning or, if not using, a combination of 1 Tbsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1/2 Tbsp Mrs. Dash to taste. Stir in 1/3 cup chopped parsley, dill, or a mix of both. Bring the soup to a brief boil, check that potatoes are fully cooked, then remove from heat.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, increase flour to 5 Tbsp in the cream mixture.
- Pureeing the sautéed onions and carrots creates a smoother texture ideal for picky eaters.
- You can use either chicken or vegetable broth to keep the soup vegetarian.
- Adjust seasoning as needed depending on the saltiness of your broth and your taste preferences.
