Rich & Delicious Cream Of Mushroom Soup

My husband and I love mushroom soup. This soup is great for keto because it has lots of healthy mushrooms and rich with natural fat. 

RICH & DELICIOUS CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP ~

        Ingredients ~

• 3 Tbsp Butter
• 16 Ounces Button Mushrooms
• 1/4 Cup Flour (Optional)*
• 1 Cup Chicken Broth
• 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream (You can substitute Half & Half)
• 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 1/3 Tsp Pepper

       

        Instructions ~ 

        1) Melt butter in a medium sauce pan until it begins to foam. This will allow the water in the butter to cook down and create a smoother soup. 

        

        2) Add the diced mushrooms and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the liquid is reduced.

        3) Add flour and cook for an additional 3 minutes.*

        * I have tried using gelatin as an alternative for flour to thicken this soup and it did not really do much. My husband and I decided not to add the flour in this soup, although not thick like a normal cream of mushroom soup, it was delicious none the less. We will continue to explore ways to thicken this soup that is keto friendly and will post any updates once we figure out what will work best. Any suggestions would be welcome! 

        4) Add the chicken broth and stir to combine. Slowly add the heavy whipping cream. Now add the seasonings. Whisk continuously until the soup comes to a gentle boil. Stir continuously while the soup boils gently for about 4 minutes. It will thicken and reduce during this time. Remove from heat. It will continue to thicken as it cools. 

        

I added some cooked ground beef to my soup to make it a little beefier, pun intended! LOL! I am sure this would be great with chicken or sausage as well!

Don't be afraid to change it up! Use your favorite type of mushrooms or multiple types of mushrooms. Add meat and other veggies. Get creative! Enjoy this quick and easy, yet delicious, soup! 

Calories For 1 Cup Serving With The Flour:

Calories:    400 

Fat:            33g

Fiber:         2.5g

Carbs:        14.5g

Sodium      981mg

Protien       7g 

 

Calories For 1 Cup Serving Without The Flour:

Calories:    368

Fat:            33g

Fiber:         2.2g

Carbs:        7.5g

Sodium      981mg

Protien       5.7g 

Batch Makes 3.5 Servings