Cream of mushroom soup has been a favorite of mine as long as I can remember. Of course when we were growing up it was Campbell's and it came in a can. Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup is full flavoured and so easy to make, you won't buy soup in a can again!

Ingredients of Cream of Mushroom Soup

  1. Prepare 250 g of mushrooms (shiitake/button).
  2. It's 1/2 of medium sized onion.
  3. You need 2-3 cloves of garlic.
  4. Prepare 1 1/2-2 tablespoons of butter.
  5. You need 200-300 ml of single cream.
  6. It's 150 ml of milk.
  7. Prepare of Vegetable stock (optional to adjust consistency).
  8. Prepare to taste of Salt.
  9. It's to taste of Pepper.

Cream of Mushroom Soup step by step

  1. Cut the mushrooms into thin slices..
  2. Mince the onions and garlic..
  3. Heat a pan with the butter..
  4. Once the butter has melted, add in the mushrooms and fry for about 10 minutes on medium heat..
  5. Once the mushrooms reduce in size and feel soft, add in the cream and milk..
  6. If the consistency is too thick, add in more milk or vegetable broth to adjust..
  7. Let it cook for a few minutes. Add in salt and pepper to taste..
  8. Herbs like parsley may be added..

My daughter-in-law, a gourmet cook, served this cream of mushroom soup recipe as the first course for a holiday dinner. She received the recipe from her mom and graciously shared it with me. Now I'm happy to share it with my own friends and family. This easy homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup is so comforting, creamy and full of fresh mushrooms. If you're a mushroom lover (like me) you are going to LOVE this soup.

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