Hearty homemade Tomato-Mushroom Soup is loaded with fresh mushrooms and full of rich, delicious flavor. Warm, comforting, and tasty, it's the kind of good food that makes you feel good all over.
"Soup is good food."
Does anyone remember where this slogan comes from? I'm going to date myself a bit here, because I certainly do. -- Yes, as a child of the '80s I remember hearing it repeatedly on TV. Over and over and over again in the classic Campbell's Soup campaign. Unfortunately, I'm even old enough to remember the Campbell Soup campaign prior to "Soup is Good Food" ... that one was "M'm M'm Good!"
Well, when it comes right down to it I have to agree with Cambell's that soup is indeed good food. -- Especially when it's homemade. A great bowl of homemade soup is so warm, comforting, and tasty. It's the kind of food that just makes you feel good all over.
And when it comes to this homemade Tomato-Mushroom Soup? I also have to agree with Campbell's earlier campaign slogan that it's "M'm M'm Good," too.
I love that this soup is loaded with fresh mushrooms and full of rich, delicious flavor. In addition to great flavor, the mushrooms bring wonderful heartiness to the soup -- which is something our family definitely craves in our soups.
A little touch of Balsamic vinegar and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese further amp up the flavor and round out the soup quite nicely.
Loads of fresh mushrooms, rich tomato paste, onion, garlic, and a touch of Balsamic vinegar combine to deliver up fabulous flavor in every bite of this homemade soup.
What's to Love About This Recipe?
- Fresh mushrooms - Mushroom lovers, this soup's for you! In addition to rich, delicious flavor, fresh mushrooms bring wonderful heartiness to the soup.
- Easy to make - A pot of homemade Tomato-Mushroom Soup comes together easily with just some simple chopping, stirring, and simmering.
- Ready in less than an hour - A delicious pot-full is ready to enjoy in under an hour, from start to finish.
- Fabulous flavor - Loads of fresh mushrooms, rich tomato paste, onion, garlic, and a touch of Balsamic vinegar combine to deliver up fabulous flavor in every bite of this homemade soup.
Homemade Tomato-Mushroom Soup Ingredient Highlights:
Key ingredients that create homemade Tomato-Mushroom Soup's fabulous flavor include:
- Chicken broth - Canned chicken broth serves as the convenient and flavorful base of this soup. If you prefer, you can use homemade chicken broth instead. Or, you can use canned or homemade vegetable broth if you'd like to make the soup vegetarian.
- Tomato paste - Brings the tomato element of the soup. Canned tomato paste is convenient to use to create the soup's tomato base, and brings deep, rich flavor.
- Fresh mushrooms - In addition to great flavor, mushrooms bring wonderful heartiness to this soup. You'll need 16 ounces, or about 4 cups, of sliced fresh mushrooms. We use regular white button mushrooms, though baby portobellos would also work well.
- Onion & garlic - Thinly sliced onion and minced fresh garlic build wonderful background flavor. Saute them in butter slowly over medium heat to bring out their best flavor.
- Balsamic vinegar - An unexpected ingredient, a little touch of Balsamic vinegar amps up and nicely rounds out the soup's flavor.
- Grated or shredded Parmesan cheese - A sprinkling on individual bowls is a nice touch as a garnish, while also adding another layer of flavor to every bite. Grate (or shred) your own Parmesan from a block, rather than buying pre-grated, for the best flavor result.
A pot of homemade Tomato-Mushroom Soup comes together pretty quickly and easily -- with just some simple chopping, stirring, and simmering.
How to Make Homemade Tomato-Mushroom Soup:
A pot of homemade Tomato-Mushroom Soup comes together pretty quickly and easily -- with just some simple chopping, stirring, and simmering. And as an added bonus, a delicious pot-full is ready in under an hour from start to finish.
To get a pot going, start by sauteeing in butter some thinly-sliced onion and minced fresh garlic in a 2-quart saucepan or Dutch oven. Saute them slowly over medium heat to bring out their best flavor. Then, add sliced fresh mushrooms, cover the pot, and cook the mushrooms for 5 minutes.
Once the mushrooms have cooked, stir in some chicken broth, water, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer everything together, covered, for 20 minutes.
And that's it!
Homemade Tomato-Mushroom Soup is truly make-you-feel-good-all-over comfort food at its best. So whip up a pot and ladle yourself a big bowlful today. -- It's absolutely "M'm M'm" good food.
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Yield: 4-6 servings
Homemade Tomato-Mushroom Soup Recipe
Hearty homemade Tomato-Mushroom Soup is loaded with fresh mushrooms and full of rich, delicious flavor. Warm, comforting, and tasty, it's the kind of good food that makes you feel good all over.
prep time: 20 Mcook time: 30 Mtotal time: 50 M
ingredients:
- 1 medium onion
- 2 T. butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 16 oz. (about 4 c.) sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 c. water
- 1/4 c. tomato paste
- 1 T. balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 c. grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 T. chopped fresh parsley
instructions:
How to cook Homemade Tomato-Mushroom Soup
- Cut onion in half and slice thinly. In a 2-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saute for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Add mushrooms. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth, water, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan and parsley.
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This sounds fantastic!!! I love soup in the winter and am always looking for new recipes, I love the addition of balsamic in this, I bet it gives it a great flavor!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Krista! I'm with you on loving soups in the winter ... they're such wonderful comfort food. Thanks so much for stopping by.
DeleteI agree about the M'mm M'mm Good soup thing too, Tracey! It's so comforting. Love all the wonderful flavours you have used in this delicious soup. I had never thought of tomato and mushroom soup together but this looks and sounds amazing. Scheduled to pin and sharing on the Hearth and Soul Facebook page later today. Hope to 'see' you at Hearth and Soul again this week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bowl of soup, I love the combination! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and come back soon!
ReplyDeleteMiz Helen
thank you so so much for this recipe. I've always love soups and I'm glad that you post this dish.
ReplyDeleteSounds so delicious. I'm making this soup today. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove it!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe color of this soup is just mind blowing. Thank you for your special recipe.
ReplyDeleteThis was very delicious. I added jumbo shrimp to it and red pepper flakes, which gave it another layer of flavor. Great recipe!
ReplyDeleteThis was terrific, it really was! It’ll be in my winter rotation for sure.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment. We are so glad you enjoyed the recipe.
DeleteThis is so timely Tracey. I had been wanting to make tomato soup, and I love mushrooms. So I can't wait to try this.
ReplyDeleteVisiting today from Beth & Lindsey's