Cream of Mushroom Soup is the PERFECT Comfort Food Recipe!

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories and adds a unique flavor, while milk is more budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be a cheaper substitute.

Heat olive oil and butter in a large heavy bottom saucepan over medium heat.

Once butter is melted and oil is shimmering, add the onion and stir.

Cook the onion until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Stir in the mushrooms and cook until golden and softened, about an additional 4 to 5 minutes.

Add garlic, thyme, and bay leaf, cooking for 1 minute.

Sprinkle with cornstarch and stir to coat, cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes to cook off the flavor of the cornstarch.

Whisk in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Add half and half and Worcestershire sauce, cooking for a couple more minutes until it starts to thicken.

Remove from heat and serve.

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