Instant Pot Creamy Mushroom Soup

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This rich and creamy mushroom soup is not only comforting on a cold day, it's ready in no time! To cut down on prep time, feel free to coarsely chop the mushrooms using a food processor. If you prefer a smoother texture, you can partially puree the cooked soup using an immersion blender.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Instant Pot Creamy Mushroom Soup

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

1 small onion

finely chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 ½ pounds fresh mushrooms

sliced

4 cups chicken broth

½ cup sherry

1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon salt

or more to taste

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

or more to taste

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup heavy cream

Spicy Mezcal Margarita

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat butter until melted. Saute onion for 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Add mushrooms and saute for 2 to 3 minutes more.

Step 2

Stir chicken broth sherry thyme Worcestershire sauce salt and pepper into the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select Manual function; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 4

Select Saute function again to bring the soup to a light simmer. Whisk flour into heavy cream. Slowly add cream mixture to the simmering soup whisking constantly until thickened 2 to 3 minutes. Turn pressure cooker off. Season soup with additional salt and pepper if desired.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Creamy Mushroom Soup

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 254.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6g 12%

Carbohydrates: 14.7g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 3.4g

Fat: 19.4g 30%

Saturated Fat: 11.6g 58%

Cholesterol: 68.6mg 23%

Vitamin A Iu: 716.8IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.6mg 43%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 4.2mg 7%

Folate: 32.7mcg 8%

Calcium: 45.6mg 5%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 16.9mg 6%

Potassium: 443.1mg 12%

Sodium: 1341.2mg 54%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 174.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.