CREAMY MUSHROOM-THYME SOUP

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I pick the mushrooms for this soup in the beautiful forests of the Pacific Northwest. There is nothing like harvesting fresh ingredients all by yourself, surrounded by nature. It's a spiritual thing! -Kristy Arnett, Stevenson, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 pound fresh chanterelle mushrooms or other wild mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup cream sherry

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes. Add mushrooms and thyme; cook 5 minutes longer., Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually whisk in stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to blend., Puree soup using an immersion blender or cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender; return to pan. Add cream and sherry; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 685mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

kids chanel
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Ella
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This soup is bland and flavorless. I wouldn't recommend it.


Charlotte Katungu
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup didn't turn out as creamy as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Gabriel Flores
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This soup was a bit too creamy for my taste, but it was still good. I think next time I'll use less cream.


Sheila
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This soup is amazing! I love the way the mushrooms and thyme come together. It's so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.


MADISON DAVIS
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I made this soup for lunch today and it was perfect. It's light and flavorful, and it's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Karshan Bheel
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the creamy texture and the rich flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Mian Nomi
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I wasn't sure how this soup would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really good! The mushrooms are tender and flavorful, and the soup is creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Cabdulah Yare
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of mushrooms, thyme, and cream. It's so comforting and perfect for a cold winter day. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Bipasona Bajracharya
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I made this soup for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The soup is so rich and creamy, and the mushrooms are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be makin


Riyad Hosan
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the thyme adds a really nice touch. I used cremini mushrooms, but I think any type would work well. I also added a little bit of white wine to the soup, which gave it a really nice depth of flav