Creamy Morel Mushroom Soup



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Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
20 mins

Total Time:
35 mins

Servings:
4


Ingredients

  • ½cupbutter
  • 1tablespoonminced garlic
  • 1largeonion, diced
  • 8ouncesfresh morel mushrooms, sliced
  • 1tablespoonchicken soup base
  • 1tablespoonall-purpose flour
  • 2cupswater
  • 2cupsheavy cream
  • ⅛teaspoonground dried thyme
  • salt to taste
  • 2teaspoonsground black pepper

  • Directions

    Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, and morels; cook, stirring frequently, until the onions have softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken soup base and flour; cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in water and cream; bring to a simmer, and cook 5 minutes.

    Puree half of the soup in small batches, filling the blender no more than halfway full each time. Return soup puree to pot. Cook on low 10 to 15 minutes. Season with thyme and salt and pepper before serving.



    Recipe Tip

    You can use 4 ounces of dried morels if fresh are unavailable. Just soak them in warm water for 30 minutes before using. Reserve the soaking water to add to the soup.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    663

    Calories

    67g

    Fat

    13g

    Carbs

    6g

    Protein

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