Cream of Mushroom Soup: Easy Comfort with Turkey Bacon Boost
Indulge in a creamy, comforting bowl of homemade cream of mushroom soup enhanced with turkey bacon for an extra savory kick.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 8 ounces turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble, leaving the drippings.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until translucent.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are soft.
- Stir in the flour and cook for another minute.
- Gradually add the chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Cream of Mushroom Soup, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food