This Golden Mushroom Soup delivers deep, savory flavor and silky texture without using canned soup. Sautéed mushrooms are cooked in a rich beef or vegetable broth, thickened with a creamy roux, and finished with a touch of sherry and lemon juice. A comforting and elegant starter or light main dish.
Ingredients
Directions
Sauté onions & garlic:
Heat butter or oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook chopped onion until soft (~5 min), then add garlic and sauté 1 more minute.
Cook mushrooms:
Add sliced mushrooms and tomato paste. Cook over medium-high heat until mushrooms release moisture and turn golden (~7 10 min).
Make the roux:
Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms; stir and cook ~1 min to eliminate raw taste.
Add broth:
Slowly whisk in broth, stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer and cook ~7 min until thickened.
Add milk and finish:
Lower heat and stir in milk. Cook another 5 10 min, stirring frequently. Add pepper, salt, sherry (if using), and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning.
Serve & garnish:
Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with crispy fried mushroom slices and parsley.