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11) Slow Cooker Cream of Mushroom Soup

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp thyme dried
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
  2. Cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until mushrooms are soft.
  3. In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
  4. Stir in half-and-half slowly until smooth. Heat until slightly thickened.
  5. Pour the cream mixture into the slow cooker and stir well. Cook 15–20 more minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust salt. Stir in parsley if using. Blend some soup with an immersion blender for creamier texture.