Cream of Mushroom Soup: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and comforting cream of mushroom soup made with turkey bacon for a lighter twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces turkey bacon
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Add onions and garlic to the pot, sautéing until translucent.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they are tender.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Top with crumbled turkey bacon before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be thinned with additional broth if desired.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Can be made ahead and stored for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Keywords: Cream Of Mushroom Soup