Mushroom Gorgonzola Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 275.5
  • Total Fat: 20.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 54.9 mg
  • Sodium: 277.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
  • Protein: 10.6 g

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Introduction

I tried to replicate the delicious mushroom gorgonzola soup from Kansas City Cafe. This was my attempt. I cooked it low and slow to give the flavors more time to develop. The crockpot step is optional, though and will reduce it quite a bit to only 2 servings (double the calories, yikes!) I tasted it mid-cooking, and it tasted great before that step. I tried to replicate the delicious mushroom gorgonzola soup from Kansas City Cafe. This was my attempt. I cooked it low and slow to give the flavors more time to develop. The crockpot step is optional, though and will reduce it quite a bit to only 2 servings (double the calories, yikes!) I tasted it mid-cooking, and it tasted great before that step.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 Tbsp. of Butter, unsalted
    1 Tbsp. of Olive Oil
    1 package Green Giant Gourmet mix of mushrooms
    1 large Shallot, diced
    1 Tbsp. Garlic
    1 oz of Port (optional)
    1 tsp. of dried Thyme
    1 Cup of Half & Half
    2 Cups of Milk, 2%
    1/2 Cup of Gorgonzola Crumbles
    Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

Serving Size: 3/4 Cup

Add the butter and extra virgin olive oil to a large skillet on the stove at medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted, add the shallot. Add a little salt, and let the shallot cook for 1 minute. Then add the mushrooms and thyme. Let them cook for 1 minute. Then add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring often.

Next add the Port to deglaze the pan. Let that simmer for 1 minute. Add the half & half. Reduce the heat to medium. Let that simmer for 2 minutes. Add the gorgonzola crumbles. Stir gently to melt the cheese into the sauce. Start adding the milk about a 1/4 cup at a time, letting the soup reduce and thicken up.

Once all the milk is added transfer the soup to a slow cooker to continue cooking on low for 1 hour. This step will change the caloric content, and create a thicker, richer soup. (optional)

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FITNESSSARA.