Creamy Mushroom Soup - (2024)

FAQs

How to make Campbell's cream of mushroom soup better? ›

Just by using half and half, plus adding cream cheese (got alot of work to getting it blended in) and naturally adding more mushrooms fresh or canned. To one can of condensed mushroom soup: Add 1/2 can heavy cream. Mix well and then heat in microwave for about 3 minutes.

There are several herbs and spices that can enhance the flavor of canned cream of mushroom soup. Popular options include thyme, rosemary, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika. These additions can add depth and complexity to the soup's overall taste.

There are several common thickeners you can use to achieve a thicker consistency in cream of mushroom soup. Flour, cornstarch, heavy cream, and even pureed vegetables like potatoes can be used as thickeners.

(If the soup is too thick for you, add some water or more stock to thin the soup to the desired level of thickness.) Stir in cream and reserved mushrooms: Whisk the cream into the soup and add the black pepper. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, and bay leaves work well with mushroom soup.

In a 4 quart pot, combine one can of soup and one can of water. Simmer over low heat, stirring often. For extra creamy, in a 4 quart pot combine one can of soup with 1/2 can of water and 1/2 can of milk.

The study demonstrated that cooking methods have an effect on the flavor profile of white mushrooms. Sear mushrooms for a more intense roasted, charred and smoky flavor and overall aroma. Roast mushrooms to get more sweet, salty and umami tastes with caramelized, nutty and buttery flavors.

Add Stale Bread: A few slices of bread also help make a soup creamy. Tear them into pieces and let them soak in a cup or two of the hot soup before pureeing and stirring back into the main pot. 4. Add Yogurt: Plain yogurt works much like cream when added to soups like our avocado soup, but with a lighter result.

The difference is the cream. Mushroom soup has a thin clear broth.

Serving Ideas

A bowl of our Cream of Mushroom Soup served with fresh baked bread is hearty enough to serve on its own, or you can beef it up with whatever's fresh in your kitchen. Condensed soups are also the perfect base for casseroles and starters for sauces, so your imagination is the limit.

Why does cream of mushroom soup get watery? ›

A. Watery cream soups can come from a couple of different reasons. One of them is that the thickener that was utilized (be it a fat and flour roux or a liquid and flour or corn starch slurry) was inadequate. By inadequate I mean that there was not enough starch to hold the liquids in the desired thickened suspension.

Cream of chicken, celery, broccoli, or potato soup all work well as side dishes for any meal. On the other hand, you can use heavy cream, sour cream, or cream cheese combinations to substitute cream of mushroom soup as an ingredient in a recipe.

to thicken anything with corn starch first mix the corn starch with some water or cool stock to make a thin paste. Then add to soup slowly stirring the whole time until desired thickness is achieved. if soup it close to boiling the thickening happens almost right away.

Heavy cream

Use heavy cream as a keto-friendly thickening option for your soups and broths. Heavy cream has more fat than regular whole milk, so you can add it to your soup recipes without worrying about it curdling.

Another option for thickening soup is by using dairy like sour cream or yogurt. Start with a small dollop and stir before checking the consistency and adding more. We recommend using plain yogurt so you don't alter the taste of the soup. You can also use cream if you prefer.

Garlic and onions make everything tastier! While the soup is cooking on the stove, sautee onions and garlic, adding them into the soup towards the end of cooking. Or for an aromatic that'll give a refreshing flavor, add chopped ginger into the soup while it's still cooking, stirring it in to blend the flavors together.

Sear mushrooms for a more intense roasted, charred and smoky flavor and overall aroma. Roast mushrooms to get more sweet, salty and umami tastes with caramelized, nutty and buttery flavors. When cooked properly, mushrooms can take on the texture and consistency of meat.

Cream is used to add richness to soup, as the extra fat makes it delicious. Be sure not to bring it to a boil, but rather, add it in at the last minute before serving. The best item to thicken a soup is some sort of starch, whether from flour, cornstarch, arrowroot, or even a lot of potatoes.

We often savor this rich, creamy soup as a meal on its own, but if you're looking for something to pair with it, you can't go wrong with a salad. It would be lovely with my citrus salad, pear salad, beet salad, or arugula salad on the side. Round out the menu with homemade focaccia or crusty bread.