Name: Creamy Mushroom Soup with Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped; 1 lb (450g) mushrooms, sliced; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth); 1 cup heavy cream; 1/4 tsp dried thyme; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

This indulgent creamy mushroom soup is rich, velvety, and packed with the smoky flavor of crispy bacon. The combination of earthy mushrooms and a luxurious cream base creates a comforting bowl of goodness perfect for any season. A touch of thyme and garlic adds depth, while the crispy bacon bits offer a satisfying crunch in every spoonful. Ideal for serving as an appetizer or a main course, this soup is sure to become a family favorite with its irresistible taste and hearty texture.

Recipe Tips and Tricks:

Use a mix of wild mushrooms for enhanced flavor.
Crisp the bacon in a separate pan for extra crunch.
Adjust cream and broth ratio to your desired thickness.

Yield: 4 Serves

Creamy Mushroom Soup with Bacon

A rich and creamy mushroom soup with crispy bacon, garlic, and thyme for a savory, indulgent, and comforting meal.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped
1 lb (450g) mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil or butter

Instructions

In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings.
Add olive oil or butter to the same pot. Sauté onions and garlic until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
Add mushrooms and thyme, cooking until mushrooms release moisture and begin to brown, about 8 minutes.
Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
Reduce heat and stir in the cream. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.
Season with salt and pepper. Blend soup with an immersion blender or transfer to a blender for a smoother texture.
Serve topped with crispy bacon and fresh herbs.

Notes

For a thicker soup, blend a portion of the mushrooms before adding the cream. For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 369Total Fat 36gSaturated Fat 18gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 15gCholesterol 91mgSodium 1231mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 0gSugar 4gProtein 8g

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