Wild Mushroom Chowder

Name: Wild Mushroom Chowder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, cubed; 6 cups chicken bouillon or stock; 1/2 cup bacon bits, fresh or bottled (optional); 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed; 1 tbsp seasoned salt; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp ground mustard; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 whole green onions, finely sliced; 2 tsp minced garlic; 8 oz cream cheese, cubed; 2 cups shredded parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup celery leaves, sliced; 2 cups shredded carrots; 8 oz sliced white button mushrooms; 8 oz sliced baby bella mushrooms; 6 oz oyster mushrooms, sliced and chopped; 4 oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced; 2 oz king oyster mushroom, sliced and chopped

6 steps

Prep:20minCook:30min

Based on my potato soup recipe, this is another cream cheese-based soup. This one is for mushroom enthusiasts looking for a way to add more mushrooms and other vegetables to their diet.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:45:12 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories381 kcal (19%)

Total Fat18.5 g (26%)

Carbs39.2 g (15%)

Sugars6.2 g (7%)

Protein15.7 g (31%)

Sodium1840.5 mg (92%)

Fiber7.5 g (27%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Add the butter, green onion, and garlic to a large stockpot. Turn the heat to low (1-2) and chop your vegetables.

Step 2

Add all of your mushrooms to the pot and lightly sauté for 4 minutes, covered. With the mushrooms softened, add your potatoes and the dry seasonings and then pour on the chicken stock. Add the carrots and celery leaves and bring the pot to a boil for 20 minutes or until the potatoes have softened.

Step 3

Remove from heat and allow to sit uncovered for about 5 minutes. This step is crucial, as excess heat will cause the cream cheese to break and create a gritty mess that refuses to blend.

Step 4

Add your parmesan and cream cheese. Use a potato masher to smash the potato cubes and stir frequently. The potato starch should bind the cream cheese, so mix it all together until it is well blended. This may take several minutes.

Step 5

Serve hot and with whatever toppings you like. I add a dollop of sour cream, a little more paprika and green onion, and some bacon bits on mine. French bread is a great accompaniment.

Step 6

Note: Trader Joe's makes an umami seasoning blend that is quite good in this soup, and I also include lion's mane powder when I can get ahold of it.