Ditch the can. It's easy to make your own Cream of Mushroom Soup from scratch at home with just a few simple ingredients!
Cream of Mushroom Soup, it's a staple in your cupboard, right? Especially this time of the year. Because how else could you make a classic, comfortingly creamy casserole? But have you ever really looked at the ingredients of a can of good ol' Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup? It's not great. No biggie, I've got your back with this easy and >dare I say< WAY more delicious Cream of Mushroom Soup From Scratch!
Ingredients Needed:
Ok, I know, I know. Opening a can of good ol' Campbell's is soooo easy. But trust me. The added effort (and really, it's not that much extra effort) is sooo worth it. The flavor of this soup is so rich and savory and your have the added benefit of knowing exactly what's in it.
- Mushrooms - We prefer cremini but button would also be great!
- Milk
- Half and Half
- Flour - All purpose is best, but you could also use a gluten free flour. I'd stay away from almond or coconut, though.
- Salted Butter - You could use unsalted butter if that is all you have, but that just means add a little more salt (1/4 teaspoon for every 1/2 cup of butter).
- Fresh Sage - Fresh is really key. We've made this with dried and it's just not the same.
- Kosher Salt
- Chicken Stock - Not pictured, but key! To keep it vegetarian, you could also use Vegetable Stock.
Step-by-Step Instructions
The key to the Cream of Mushroom soup? Fresh mushrooms. And a lot of them. I chose these big beautiful creminis.
Step 1: Slice the mushrooms.
Step 2: Saute Mushrooms in butter.
Step 3: In a deep saute pan, create a roux by melting butter and adding flour.
Step 4: Make a milk and cream to roux and create a creamy base, cooking for about 30 minutes.
Step 5: Add soup mixture to mushrooms and then add chicken stock and mix well.
Step 6: Remove from heat and let cool before adding to jars, freezer bags, or using immediately in your favorite casserole dish!
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Best part - you can make a large batch and freeze it for whenever you're ready to use it. Or, if you have a pressure canner, can those bad boys (a water bath is not sufficient due to low acidity of this soup). Otherwise, just toss a couple of cups into freezer bags and freeze it like you would any other soup.
To put into freezer bags, this tool is an absolute must!
Just in time for those holiday casseroles and for bragging rights with your family! Follow me on Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram and let me know what you think - I love hearing from you!
Cream of Mushroom Soup From Scratch
Ingredients
- 16 oz cremini mushrooms - cleaned and sliced halved if large
- 4 + 2 tablespoon of salted butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 2 cups Chicken stock or Vegetable stock, room temp or warm
- 6 leaves sage julianned
- 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Create a roux by melting 4 tablespoons of butter on medium low in a medium sized pot. Add flour slowly, stirring constantly to create a roux.
- Once all of the flour and butter is mixed together and lightly browned, slowly add cream and milk, stirring constantly. Add salt, pepper, and sage.
- Reduce heat a little and let it all simmer and reduce for at least 30 minutes or until it's reached desired thickness.
- Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan with melt the other 2 tablespoons of butter on medium heat and add the mushrooms. Sauté until almost all the moisture is cooked off.
- Add soup to the mushrooms in sauté pan and mix well. Slowly add chicken stock and mix well until combined. Continue to cook and reduce for another 10-15 minutes until desired thickness is reached.
- Remove from heat and let cool. Transfer to jars to store in fridge or to freezer bags to freeze.
- Yields approximately 5 cups.
