Low-Carb Cream of Mushroom Soup

Perfect as a keto meal that yields rich leftovers, this cream of mushroom soup has a chicken broth base and is thickened with cream cheese.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 56 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 16 mins
• Calories: 443 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.