Healthy Cream of Mushroom Soup

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This better-for-you version of the traditional cream of mushroom soup calls for you to puree half of the soup for that rich, creamy mouthfeel and leave the other half as-is for hits of meaty texture. Don't skip the parsley and tarragon as both add a nice pop of color and their flavors play so well with the mushrooms. Be sure to brown the mushrooms well as that'll add even more depth to the soup.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
8 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds cleaned and sliced fresh mixed mushrooms

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ cup chopped shallots (from 2 medium shallots)

  • ½ cup chopped scallions (from 2 medium scallions)

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 ½ cups unsalted vegetable stock

  • 2 ½ cups whole milk

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

Directions

  1. Roughly chop mushrooms. Add oil and butter to a large, heavy pot and cook over medium-high until butter melts. Add mushrooms, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring often, until mushrooms are deeply browned and most of the moisture has evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes.

  2. Add shallots and scallions; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add flour and stir to combine. Add stock and milk, stirring and scraping to loosen any browned bits from bottom of pot. Let mixture come to a low boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until broth thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer half of mixture to a blender. Secure lid on blender and remove center piece to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over opening and process until almost smooth; return to pot. (Or use an immersion blender to pulse the soup until somewhat blended but some whole pieces of mushroom are still visible.) Stir in parsley and tarragon; serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

212 Calories
12g Fat
19g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 212
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 10g 20%
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 485mg 21%
Calcium 146mg 11%
Potassium 820mg 17%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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