easy soup recipes: Indulgent Creamy Mushroom Soup with Turkey Bacon
A rich and creamy mushroom soup that’s easy to make and perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 16 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then return to low heat.
- Stir in the heavy cream and thyme, and season with salt and pepper.
- Crumbled crispy bacon on top before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute bacon with smoked paprika for flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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