One evening before bed I was watching Diners. Drive-ins and Dives (on Food Network) and saw how one restaurant makes cream of mushroom soup with beans. YUM! I didn’t write down the recipe but the concept was so simple that I decided I was going to get some mushrooms at the farmer’s market and make some this week!
So, here it is! The soup went perfectly with a left over steak that I had from a restaurant. This soup was my only preparation for the evening. Honestly, with the cream it could have been a meal unto itself (but my hubs would be sayin’, ‘Where’s the beef?’ if I tried that!) By the way, I am aware that this is technically a casserole since I baked it with the beans in it, but it certainly tastes like cream of mushroom soup (only better)!
4 T pastured butter
3-4 cloves chopped garlic
1 lb shitake mushrooms (or cremini)
- 1/2 c diced fine
- 2 c large slices
1/4 c rice wine
1/2 c chicken stock
1 c chicken stock (with 2T arrowroot mixed in)
sea salt (several pinches throughout)
fresh ground pepper (to taste)
2 c cream
2 c shredded cheese (I use a mild cheese, but it is not sweet)
2 c green beans (halved if long)
1/2 T thyme
1) In a short stock pot, melt the butter and saute garlic lightly.
2) Add the finely diced mushrooms only at this time. Add a pinch of salt. Keep stirring until soft (about 2 minutes).
3) Add rice wine and 1/2 c chicken stock. Then reduce until the liquid is almost evaporated and thick.
4) Add cream slowly and bring to slight bubble (to warm through). Add the larger mushrooms here and stir for about a minute. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper.
5) Next, add the chicken stock with arrowroot.
6) Add shredded cheese and melt. Add beans and thyme and maybe another pinch of sea salt (taste to be sure).
7) Transfer to a glass oven dish and bake at 350 for 20 minutes to allow the top to crisp and the beans to lightly cook.
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What a delicious casserole! I make my own cream of mushroom soup too and it tastes so much better than canned! Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe with the Gallery!
Hi Jen, I love cream of mushroom! This looks really tasty
Thanks for sharing with Sunday Night Soup Night, look forward to seeing you again soon!
Thanks Debbie. Let me know if you make it.
I like this yummy variation on cream of mushroom soup!
Does the arrowroot powder act as a thickening agent for the soup?
Yes, it does. You could use another type of thickener, although arrowroot is a less inflammatory option than cornstarch or flour. This is more the consistency of a casserole with the thickener so you could probably leave it out and it will be more soupy.
I really like the sound of this lovely soup/casserole. It’s got lots of wholesome ingredients and great taste too! Thank you for sharing it with the Gallery of Favorites.
Thanks April — it is soooo yummy. One of the best things I have made in a looong time.
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This is the best cream of mushroom soup recipe I have tried. My husband LOVED it and he hates mushrooms. Every time I make this for dinner guests they rave about it. This dish is wonderful in that is tastes fancy, but it really isn’t…it’s very cheap and easy to make. Only thing I changed was I used shallots rather than onion because I think shallots add a richness that is just perfect for soups. I like that this recipe does not call for you to puree the soup. I like my cream of mushroom soup with big chunks of mushrooms.
Janet, I am SOOOOO happy to hear that you had such success with the soup. We love to get comments about the recipes after people have tried them. I love this one too. It’s pretty special! But your idea of using shallots sounds great. I may try that soon.
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OMG I <3 diners drive ins and dives! LOL…actually I love that Guy is all about restaurants that are doing grass fed all local organics – he is always commending restaurants for doing that! This really looks good!
I have to say I learn a lot by watching that show. And most of the restaurants have that home cooked method happening. Although every once in a while they throw in a package of this or that, but I can usually find a way to re-foodify it
Me too actually
I <3 that and Barefoot Contessa 