Ingredients:
1 quart of button mushrooms - sliced
½ sweet onion - chopped
4 large cloves of garlic - chopped
1 long hot pepper - chopped with seeds
1 tablespoon of Vegeta bouillon - (or your favorite bouillon) plus 6 cups of water
3 cups of milk
1 cup of potato buds
¼ lb. bacon - cut into pieces
Juice of ½ lime
Shredded cheddar cheese - for garnish
Cilantro - chopped - for garnish
Olive oil for drizzling
Heat a large saucepot with a drizzle of olive oil. Place the garlic, long hot pepper, onion and mushrooms in the pot to sauté until the onion is clear.
Prepare the bacon on a heated griddle and let the bacon get nice and crispy. When the bacon is done set it aside.
Add the tablespoon of bouillon and the cups of water to the pot and simmer. Add the cup of potato buds, stir and continue to simmer on low. Add the cups of milk and simmer on low for a few more minutes.
When the soup is ready to be served add the lime juice and stir. Top the soup with the bacon bits, cilantro and cheddar cheese.
This soup is a great version of creamy mushroom soup. It is fresh and delicious!
Enjoy with Much Love,
Catherine
xo
Creamy Mushroom Soup ~ with a "Kick"!!
Marilyn's Money says
Oh this sounds so yummy!
Reeni says
I've never seen a mushroom soup looking so good! What flavors you packed into this. So deliciousas Catherine. xoxo
none says
Oh yes, this does indeed look really delicious, hot pepper in mushroom soup sounds like a great idea!...I love the look of your lentil with macaroni too! Awesome!
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
I do love a good mushroom soup AND I love a kick! This one sounds delicious, Catherine. Thank you so much! blessings ~ tanna
Wanda says
What a smart idea using potato buds to thicken..
That looks really tasty!
When I make my homemade potato soup I use a potato masher as I mash and stir, mash and stir, until I get the consistancy I want.
Lenia says
What a great soup!I am a huge mushroom fan!Congratulations on your wonderful blog!Greetings from Greece,dear!
Rita says
Love a good mushroom soup and your fills the bill; even with that great little kick.
Rita
Pegasuslegend says
LOL I love it I add a kick to everything... this soup is right up my alley nice job my sweet Catherine~
Joanne says
I love that you throw the potato buds in as a thickener! Awesome idea.
Malli says
I love your idea of adding a hot pepper to the creamy soup ----a real "Kick"!! looks gorgeous!!