When I was recently invited to partner with Horizon Organic to create a recipe using their products, I knew exactly what I was going to make — this comforting and cheesy Creamy Mushroom Cheddar Soup!

Anyone who knows me well (and if you follow the blog, you know it too) knows that I absolutely LOVE mushrooms. I mean LOVE them. With a passion.

But it’s like every time I order anything with mushrooms at a restaurant, they always seem to skimp on them… NO LIE! It actually became a joke at one point last year – I’d order EXTRA mushrooms just to see how many I’d get. Didn’t work up until here recently and I finally got a hearty portion of mushrooms with what I ordered (YAY!).

This soup does NOT skimp on the mushrooms! If you’re a mushroom lover and love them like I do, why have just a few floating around in all of that creamy, cheesy goodness? Don’t think so… not in my kitchen!

If you’re a mushroom fan like me and love creamy, cheesy, comforting soups in the fall and winter, you’re going to absolutely adore this soup.

If you’re cooking for more than 2, I suggest doubling the recipe. This recipe yielded about 3 2/3 cups. When I eat soup I want a BIG bowl, so this was about 2 servings for me.

Enjoy!

Creamy Mushroom Cheddar Soup

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Yield: about 3 2/3 cups (2 hearty servings) 1x

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Description

A cheesy and comforting soup full of mushrooms!

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Ingredients

2 1/2 tablespoons Horizon unsalted butter
1 (16 ounce) package baby bella mushrooms, sliced
1/3 cup sliced green onions (white and light green parts only)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups Horizon whole milk
2 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups Horizon shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped fresh parsley and garlic croutons, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add mushrooms and green onions and saute until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
Add flour and stir well. Slowly add milk and chicken broth, stirring well to combine.
Add bay leaf and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to low and simmer until thick, stirring occasionally, about 20-25 minutes.
Gradually add cheese and stir until melted. Remove and discard bay leaf.
Top with parsley and croutons, if desired.

Category: Soup
Method: Simmer
Cuisine: American

Keywords: creamy mushroom cheddar soup

Adapted from Epicurious.com

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Horizon Organics. The opinions and text are all mine.