Creamy Mushroom and Meat of Choice Soup

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Stem mushrooms and cut caps into 1/4 inch slices. Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate. Peel and mince shallot. Thinly slice garlic.

Step 2

Place a large pot over medium heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Add shallots, mushrooms, white portions of green onions, garlic and 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir occasionally until translucent, 4-6 minutes.

Step 3

Add meat and umami seasoning to hot pot. Break up meat until no pink remains, 4-10 minutes.

Step 4

Add flour to hot pot and stir until no dry flour remains. Add 2 cups water, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. One simmering, reduce heat to low and stir occasionally, 10 minutes. Remove from burner.

Step 5

Garnish soup with croutons and green portions of green onions.