A Deliciously Tasty Golden Mushroom Soup Recipe
As most experienced home chefs know, golden mushroom soup is often used as an ingredient for other dishes, such as meatloaf, rice, and sloppy Joe’s. It’s also used as a sauce or gravy for chicken, veal, and mashed potatoes.
While the exact origins of Golden Mushroom soup remain a mystery, there is evidence of it being used in Italy and France as a roux, or sauce, as far back as the 16th century. So beloved is this soup as a rich, textured addition to so many dishes, that the Campbell’s soup company decided to capitalize on it way back in the 1940s. It remains one of its bestselling products to this day.
But golden mushroom soup can absolutely stand on its own as a delicious side dish, appetizer, or light meal. This easy recipe is sure to satisfy all your culinary needs. It’s delicious whether you plan on adding to a recipe, or just want to fill a bowl and enjoy. So let’s get started.
A Deliciously Tasty Golden Mushroom Soup Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total: 45 minutes
- Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 yellow onions, chopped
- 1 pound of sliced mushrooms (white button are suggested, but it’s up to your taste)
- 2 tablespoons of dill
- 1 tablespoon of paprika
- 4 tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds
- 1 teaspoon of fresh pepper
- 20 ounces of beef stock
- 3 tablespoons of red wine
- 1/4 cup of tomato paste
- water
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, heat 1/2 a cup of water and add the chopped onions. Cook over a high heat until onions are soft, and the water has been soaked up (about 5 minutes). Stir often.
- Add 1/4 cup of beef stock and olive oil to the onions, and cook until most of the stock has evaporated, and the onions have browned.
- Add the mushrooms, paprika, dill, caraway, and pepper. Stir for about 4 minutes.
- Add the rest of the stock, tomato paste, and soy sauce, stir well, and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender.
- Remove the pot from the heat, and add the red wine. This step is optional.
Substitutions
Feel free to substitute the beef stock for vegetable stock for a vegetarian version. For an even heartier and healthier version, substitute the beef stick for bone broth. Not a dill person? Try some sage or thyme instead.
Nutrition Information
- calories: 250
- carbohydrates: 21 grams
- protein: 9 grams
- fat: 11 grams
- cholesterol: 20 milligrams
- sodium: 216 milligrams
- potassium: 1052 milligrams
- fiber: 2 milligrams
- sugar: 4 grams
- vitamin C: 6 milligrams
- iron: 2 milligrams
Optional Toppings
Feel free to add these tasty toppings to your soup for some layered flavor and more colorful presentation.
- green onion
- parsley
- fried onions
- chives
- crispy bacon
- sour cream
- pine nuts
- sunflower seeds
How Should You Store Golden Mushroom Soup?
This delicious recipe for golden mushroom soup can be a handy addition to your kitchen. It’s definitely a go-to ingredient when making a variety of dishes. So, if you want to keep it on hand, a fresh batch will last for about a week in the fridge.
Just make sure to let it cool before putting it in an airtight container and refrigerating it. If you want to keep it even longer, it will stay fresh for up to 6 months in the freezer.
How To Incorporate Golden Mushroom Soup Into Your Cooking
There are so many ways to use this Golden Mushroom Soup recipe. It’s a great way to layer meats, pasta, stews, and even other soups. Here are a few ideas to use this fabulous soup.
- Golden Brown Mushroom Baked Chicken
- Golden Mushroom Chicken Pasta
- Horseslop (ground beef and onions)
- Super Moist Pork Chops
- Golden Mushroom Pork Roast
- Beef Stroganoff
What Can You Serve With This Golden Mushroom Soup Recipe?
If you are going to serve this mushroom soup as part of a complete meal, we’ve got you covered with these awesome accompaniments.
1. Salad
A simple green salad is the perfect healthy choice to go with this soup. Make it a chopped salad for more layered flavors.
2. Bread
Dinner rolls, Texas toast, cheesy bread, or a herby focaccia are all great choices to add some carbs to mushroom soup. They’re great for dipping too.
3. Grilled Cheese
Part of a classic combo, grilled cheese is guaranteed to round out your mushroom soup in a filling and tasty way.
4. Tater Tot Casserole
This fun starch, is a great way to get the kids to eat their soup. Rumor has it, adults love this baked, potato creation as well.
5. Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes go great with Golden Mushroom soup, because the soup can also be used as a delicious gravy.
What Are The Best Mushrooms To Use With Golden Mushroom Soup?
With over 14,000 mushroom varieties in the world, it’s no wonder they are one of the most popular ingredients in cuisine all around the world. For this recipe, there are several mushroom varieties that work well. It’s really just a matter of your flavor and texture preferences. These are a few that work particularly well.
1. White Button
This is a popular mushroom that adapts to most recipes due to its mild flavor. The soft texture allows them to absorb the other flavors in the dish, and amplify them.
2. Cremini
This variant is basically a more mature White Button. It has a darker appearance and is a bit more flavorful. This is a good mushroom fir people that really enjoy the earthy flavor mushrooms are known for. They have a meatier, more solid texture than other mushrooms, making them great for soups ands stews.
3. King Trumpet
These large mushrooms are meaty and full of nutty sweetness. They are similar to Porcini mushrooms, but are much less expensive.
4. Portobello
These gems have a rich, earthy flavor that will really add some flavor depth to the soup. If you like to sink your teeth into the mushrooms, this is the perfect choice, as their firm texture will hold up well in a broth.
