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Crema de Hongos (Crema de Champinones), mushroom soup in a white bowl topped with chopped scallions.
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Crema de Hongos (Cream of Mushroom Soup)

The savory earthy flavors of a delicious homemade crema de hongos (cream of mushroom soup) is truly incomparable! Mix a few ingredients together in a pot and within a few minutes you will have an amazing comfort meal in a bowl! Serve it up with a slice of crusty bread for a complete meal!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 258kcal

Ingredients

  • 12-16 ounces cremini or white mushrooms cleaned and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 6 tablespoon flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 1 cup milk, heavy cream, half and half or evaporated milk could also use 2% milk
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 2 beef bouillon crumbled
  • 2 scallions chopped for topping or chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • In a large pot of medium heat, heat butter and oil until melted.
  • Add chopped onions and cook until translucent.
  • Add the garlic and cook for a minute, careful not to burn.
  • Add mushrooms, stir and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Slowly add the flour, stir and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, beef bouillon, salt, pepper and stir well.
    Bring to a boil then reduce heat.
    Cover the pot and cook soup for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  • Add milk, stir and simmer for another and few minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
    Serve immediately and top with chopped scallions or fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 1288mg | Potassium: 730mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 513IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 2mg