Creamy Mushroom Soup with Crispy Mushroom Topping

Name: Creamy Mushroom Soup with Crispy Mushroom Topping
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 - 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. mushrooms (such as button, shiitake, or crimini), thinly sliced; 1/4 c. olive oil; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; Kosher salt; 3 tbsp. unsalted butter; 2 shallots, chopped; 1 lb. mushrooms, sliced or torn (such as button, shiitake, or crimini); 1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 6 c. vegetable stock; 1/4 c. sherry; 1/3 c. heavy cream

This rich, warming soup is like comfort in a bowl.

By Lyda Jones BurnettePublished: Jan 10, 2023

3 Ratings

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creamy mushroom soup with crispy mushroom topping

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

6 - 8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

There's nothing quite like a big, warm bowl of soup on a cold day. If you're feeling ready for something creamy and delicious, try this homemade cream of mushroom soup with crispy mushrooms on top. It's far superior to the canned stuff, and it comes together in about an hour, making it weeknight friendly!

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Ingredients

For Crispy Mushroom Topping

1 1/2 lb. mushrooms (such as button, shiitake, or crimini), thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt

For Soup

3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
2 shallots, chopped
1 lb. mushrooms, sliced or torn (such as button, shiitake, or crimini)
1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups vegetable stock
1/4 cup sherry
1/3 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. Step 1Make Crispy Mushroom Topping: Preheat oven to 450°F. Combine mushrooms, oil, and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, on bottom rack, until golden brown and crisp, 20 to 22 minutes. Season to taste with kosher salt. Makes about 3 cups.
2. Step 2Make Soup: Melt butter in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add shallots, mushrooms, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, until flavors meld, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.
3. Step 3Puree, in batches if necessary, on medium speed until smooth. Return to pot, and stir in sherry and cream. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with Crispy Mushroom Topping alongside.