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 mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 258kcal
- 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
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.
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