Healthy Recipes Using Cream Of Mushroom Soup

Well, it's official — the cold weather is here to stay for a few months anyway. When that happens, I go on the hunt for great soup recipes. I'm always keeping a lookout for any warm, hearty, nutritious soup to warm us up from the inside out. I've also found that they are the perfect thing to have in the freezer when I want a snack or a quick warm meal. And it nearly always hits the spot.

Normally at the beginning of the month, I like to pick a few soups to make in bulk that I can freeze in individual portions and then grab them at a moment’s notice. This month, I made a big batch of veggie soup and this delicious creamy mushroom soup.

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The best part? You'll never believe it is about 150 calories per serving! So go ahead and make up a big batch of this soup or any of my other warm, comforting soups and eat right away, throughout the week, or pop in your freezer for quick meals or snacks.

Gluten Free Cream Of Mushroom Soup

Making this Mushroom Soup could really not be any easier! Simply gather all your ingredients and slice and dice your veggies and get ready to make one of the yummiest soups you've ever had.

The first thing I do is add my large soup pot to the burner and turn it up to medium-high heat. I add both the olive oil and butter and let the butter melt. Once it's melted, I add the garlic and saute until it's nice and fragrant.

To the garlic/oil/butter mixture, I add the mushrooms, herbs, and Worcestershire sauce. I cook this all together for about 15 minutes or until the mushrooms are cooked through and have sweated out most of their moisture.

Mushroom Soup {extra Creamy & Healthy}

At that time, I pour in the vegetable stock and let it simmer, cooking for another 10 minutes. I add the nutmeg, salt, and pepper (and cornstarch and water slurry if you are wanting a thicker soup).

Finally, I add in the evaporated milk and skim milk and bring the soup back to a simmer. It's done! That's all it takes to make this fabulous, deep, rich-tasting Mushroom Soup.

If you're planning on putting some of this soup in the freezer, may I recommend a few tips to get your soup in and out of the freezer maintaining the taste and texture you expect.

Recipes That Start With Cream Of Mushroom Soup

No matter which way you make it, rest assured this Mushroom Soup is a winner in my book and will be in yours too!

Warm a large soup pot over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Once melted, add the garlic and saute for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.

Add the mushrooms, thyme, bay leaves, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the mushrooms are cooked through and lose most of their moisture.

Guiltless Cream Of Mushroom Soup

Add the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes. Add the nutmeg and season with salt and pepper to taste. If you want a thicker soup, stir in the corn starch mixed with equal parts cold water at this point.

Add the evaporated milk and skim milk. Bring to a simmer. This soup freezes great so consider making extra batches for later.

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2, 000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Easy Cream Of Mushroom Soup

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When the Fall season rolls around, I want to cozy up with a nice AND healthy comforting bowl of soup. The problem with finding healthy cream of mushroom soup is that cream and healthy do not always go together! This mushroom soup recipe is the perfect blend of healthy and delicious. It doesn’t go overboard with butter or heavy cream and incorporates some lighter options, like light sour cream, with pungent herbs and spices to create the perfect healthy soup recipe.

Vegan Cream Of Mushroom Soup

Extra Virgin Olive Oil: You can also use any oil of your choosing. For example, regular olive oil, vegetable or canola oil also work well.

Garlic cloves: Be sure to dice your garlic cloves finely. A garlic press is also an wonderful kitchen shortcut that you will use again and again!

Sliced white mushrooms: You can buy the mushrooms pre-sliced or buy whole and slice them yourself. Other variations of the mushrooms that work well in this recipe are baby bella, crimini, portabello (portabella), shitake, oyster, enoki, chanterelle or porcini.

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Chicken, beef, vegetable or mushroom broth/stock: You can use premade broth or stock. You can also use Better than Bouillon or bouillon cube/powder, just mix with water ratio indicated on label. Better than Bouillon has a delicious mushroom version is you are looking for some extra mushroom flavor!

Light sour cream: I find that light sour cream finds the best balance between healthy but still rich and flavorful. You can go with fat free sour cream, fat free or 2% Greek yogurt. However, you should be mindful that due to the low fat content, it may not mix as well (curdle) with the hot liquid. If this is the case, you will want to temper your liquid (see recipe card notes).

You can freeze this soup for up to 1 month. However, it may separate when you defrost it due to the relatively low fat content. If this happens, you can whisk or use an immersion blender to re-blend. Alternatively, if you wish to make a large batch to freeze, you can freeze without the sour cream and flour mixture and add those ingredients after you defrost your soup.

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A few tips to lighten up your soup, include limiting added fats. For example, some recipes call for you to pre-sauté vegetables or meat prior to adding. Use less oil/butter or skip this step all together. Look for soups/stews that are broth or tomato based, such as my Healthy Turkey Chili, as opposed to a heavy cream base. Use exciting spices to kick up the flavor and don’t be afraid to throw in lots of extra veggies!

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Looking for a healthy mushroom soup recipe that doesn’t sacrifice flavor? This creamy mushroom soup is quick, easy and packs a punch with a variety of herb sand spices making this the perfect cozy Fall soup.

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