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Marvelous Mushroom Soup

If you love mushrooms you'll love this creamy soup. Unlike other soup recipes, this one is packed with mushrooms.

from Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2004

Ingredients

  • 3 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 pounds fresh mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Grated Parmesan cheese and minced fresh parsley, optional

    How to make it 


  • 1

    In a large saucepan, cook onions and garlic in butter over medium-low heat until tender. Reduce heat to low; add the mushrooms.

  • 2

    Cook until tender, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes. Add the cream, broth, salt, and pepper; cook and stir over low heat until heated through. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired. Serves: 9 (about 2 quarts).