Cream of Mushroom Soup: Easy Homemade

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.

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a pan.

Add 8 oz of mushrooms to the pan and sauté until soft.

Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and cook to eliminate raw flour taste.

Add garlic powder and onion powder to the mixture.

Pour in chicken stock and stir well.

Add a splash of white wine for extra flavor.

Season with pepper and salt to taste.

Stir in heavy cream and heat gently without boiling to avoid breaking the cream.

Turn off the heat and check the consistency; it should be creamy and luscious.

Serve the soup in a bowl and garnish with parsley.

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