LOW-CARB CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP

Low-Carb Cream of Mushroom Soup image

This creamy mushroom soup uses cream cheese to beautifully thicken this delicious soup. The low-carb, high fat proportions are perfect for a ketogenic lifestyle.

Provided by Karen Quinn

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes

Time 1h16m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

¼ cup butter
5 cups coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms
½ cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese
2 tablespoons sherry

Steps:

Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and thyme; cook and stir until combined, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Reduce heat to a low simmer and pour in sherry. Cook, stirring constantly, until flavors are well incorporated, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 153.5 mg, Fat 44.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 27.3 g, Sodium 1082.6 mg, Sugar 2.5 g