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mushroom cheddar chowder

Mushroom Cheddar Chowder

A thick and delicious soup loaded with earthy mushrooms and sharp cheddar cheese based on the soup that was served at Mr. Greenjeans in the Toronto Eaton Centre.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian
Cuisine Canadian
Servings 4
Calories 384 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 Tbsp butter or bacon fat
  • 4 cups chopped cremini mushrooms about 8-10 large mushrooms
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese reserve some for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

  • minced green onion
  • sour cream
  • cracked black pepper
  • shredded old cheddar

Instructions
 

  • Clean and chop mushrooms. Add to a large pot along with 1 Tbsp butter or bacon fat. Sauté over medium heat until mushrooms are cooked and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Finely dice onion and garlic. Add to mushrooms and continue to sauté until garlic and onion is fragrant and softened.
  • Add the second tablespoon of butter and the flour and stir until combined well with the mushrooms.
  • Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add bay leaf and Worchestershire and continue to simmer for 15 or 20 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper, along with milk. Simmer on low for about 5 - 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove bay leaf and allow pot to cool for a few minutes. Purée until desired consistency is reached.
  • Shred cheese and stir in 1 ½ cups, reserving the rest for garnish.
  • Garnish with green onion, sour cream, cracked black pepper and shredded cheese if desired.

Notes

Nutrition information is based on soup with cheese garnish only, and made with 1% milk, reduced sodium broth, salted butter, and 1/2 tsp salt.
If reheating, take care not to boil the soup. Gently heat to a simmer only, otherwise the soup may curdle.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 16.1gProtein: 22.2gFat: 24.7gSaturated Fat: 16.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.7gTrans Fat: 0.6gCholesterol: 79.8mgSodium: 1327.6mgPotassium: 759.9mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 6.8g
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