Homemade Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Full Version)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

Melt butter in a large skillet.

Add finely diced onions and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.

Add finely diced mushrooms and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until the water evaporates.

Stir in white pepper, dried thyme, and fine sea salt.

Whisk in all-purpose flour to create a roux and cook for about 1 minute while whisking to prevent burning.

Slowly whisk in vegetable stock until fully incorporated.

Slowly pour in room temperature or slightly warmed half and half, ensuring it is not cold to avoid shocking the soup.

Bring the mixture to a low simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes, avoiding an aggressive boil to prevent graininess and dairy separation.

Check the consistency using the spoon test; it should coat the back of the spoon.

Taste for salt levels, keeping in mind it will be used in another recipe.

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