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    Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup with Evaporated Milk

    Published on Sep 18, 2012 · Last updated on Jun 22, 2020 · 14 Comments

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    Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup served in a white bowl with some chopped walnuts and freshly grated pepper on top

    My Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup uses fat-free evaporated milk to create a lighter version of the soup classic. Enjoy the delicious creamy taste of Cream of Mushroom Soup with half the calories!

    a white bowl of Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup topped with chopped walnuts and freshly grated pepper

    Before I tell you all about this Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup, let's get one thing out of the way. Because I know what you think... Evaporated milk? Again? Isn’t it the 10th time she’s using some in her recipes?

    Well, I must admit, I might use evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk on a regular basis... But, hey, these products are simply amazing!

    Take the evaporated milk for instance. It’s a wonderful way to lighten up a dish that calls for cream — and that’s precisely what I’m doing here, with this Skinny Cream of Mushroom soup!

    Honestly, you won’t miss the heavy cream in this Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup at all. It’s the same deliciousness, but you save hundreds of calories. Don’t you love that?

    I was thinking how fun it would be to blind test some people and let them taste this Skinny Creamy of Mushroom Soup along with the regular one that calls for heavy cream. I’m sure no one would tell the difference!

    a white bowl of Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup topped with chopped walnuts and freshly grated pepper with spoons and shallots on the side

    I’m very busy these days (I’ll tell you very soon why — I’m so excited!!!) so I’ll keep this post for Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup short. Really,  I just wanted to let you know that I bought myself a new lens and I love it! It’s like a whole new world is opening to me.

    Hopefully, I’ll be able to improve my food photography and tempt you to try recipes like this gorgeous Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup. Like, for real. And when you do, remember that receiving comments or emails makes me super happy, and I’m always happy to get feedback on my recipes. 🙂

    a white bowl of Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup topped with chopped walnuts and freshly grated pepper

     

    a white bowl of Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup topped with chopped walnuts and freshly grated pepper

    If you tried this Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup, don’t forget to rate the recipe below and let me know how it went in the comments – I love hearing from you! You can also follow me on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook for more deliciousness and behind-the-scenes!

    Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup served in a white bowl with some chopped walnuts and freshly grated pepper on top
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    Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup with Evaporated Milk

    My Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup uses fat-free evaporated milk to create a lighter version of the soup classic. Enjoy the delicious creamy taste of Cream of Mushroom Soup with half the calories!

    Course Appetizer, Soup
    Cuisine American
    Keyword appetizer, easy, light, mushrooms, soup
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 197 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
    • 3 shallots chopped (about ¾ cup)
    • 2.5 lb regular white mushrooms sliced
    • 2 cups water with 1 fat-free bouillon cube or 2 cups fat free chicken stock
    • 2 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water
    • 1 ½ cups fat-free evaporated milk
    • ¼ cups chopped walnuts optional
    • freshly cracked pepper

    Instructions

    1. Heat a soup pot on medium heat and add butter. Let it melt and add shallots. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring regularly.

    2. Add mushrooms and cook them for about 3 minutes, stirring regularly, until they shrink by half.

    3. Stir in water and bouillon cube (or stock) and cook uncovered for 15 minutes.
    4. Remove from the heat and, using an immersion blender, blend mushrooms until totally smooth, with no chunks remaining. Stir in cornstarch and evaporated milk, and mix well. Return to the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
    5. Serve the soup in bowls, topped with chopped walnuts and freshly cracked pepper.

    Nutrition Facts
    Skinny Cream of Mushroom Soup with Evaporated Milk
    Amount Per Serving (1 bowl (⅙th))
    Calories 197 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Cholesterol 23mg8%
    Sodium 238mg10%
    Potassium 858mg25%
    Carbohydrates 17g6%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 11g12%
    Protein 11g22%
    Vitamin A 210IU4%
    Vitamin C 6.2mg8%
    Calcium 182mg18%
    Iron 1.4mg8%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

     
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    1. darien

      September 20, 2012 at 2:26 am

      Hi there...this looks like a great recipe, but I am just checking the last few ingredients. I think you may have some missing words? I'm assuming that it is 1 1/2 cups of evaporated milk (or is it cans?) and 1/4 cup walnuts?

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Marie

        September 20, 2012 at 10:34 am

        Yes, it's 1 1/2 cups of evaporated milk and 1/4 cup walnuts, sorry! I corrected it. Thanks for letting me know Darien!

        Reply
    2. Mushrooms Canada

      September 20, 2012 at 4:41 pm

      Certainly can't complain about your love of evaporated milk when it makes the recipe look THIS good!! Perfect dish for this fall-like weather, thanks for sharing!

      -Shannon

      Reply
      • Marie

        September 20, 2012 at 10:45 pm

        You're so sweet! Thank you very much 🙂

        Reply
    3. Tish

      December 16, 2012 at 3:00 am

      Thanks for the recipe, it turned out very tasty! 🙂 I added some parmesan and black pepper for an extra kick right at the end!

      Reply
      • Marie

        December 16, 2012 at 4:04 am

        I'm glad you liked it Tish! This soup is one of my favs. I'm looking forward to the cooler days to make it again (it's summer here in Sydney!). I also add some black pepper 🙂 the parmesan is a yummy idea!

        Reply
    4. Desiree Sparkes

      September 08, 2013 at 5:54 am

      I am Lactose Intolerant, how can I alter this recipe without using evaporated milk. I can have soya milk or lactofree milk ( semi- skimmed or full cream) or anything else you could suggest.

      Reply
      • marie

        September 08, 2013 at 7:08 am

        Hi Desiree! I believe it would work with lactose free milk (full-cream is probably the best alternative as it's thicker than semi-skimmed). Use could probably also use any dairy milk alternatives like soy milk or almond milk, but I've never tried so I can't be positive. Hope this helps! Let me know if you try this soup anyway 🙂

        Reply
    5. Suzy

      June 25, 2016 at 5:30 am

      Good base recipe thanks.. I added a pinch of chilli flakes and a clove of garlic...garnished with parsley and cracked pepaper..lovely

      Reply
      • marie

        June 25, 2016 at 10:47 am

        They sound like nice additions! I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe Suzy 🙂

        Reply
    6. 40A.

      August 06, 2018 at 5:21 pm

      Light soups are my go-to for lunch! Cannot wait to try this one!

      Reply
    7. Gail Marcus

      July 13, 2019 at 3:08 pm

      THIS IS AMAZING AND SOOOO TASTY. WE HAD MUSHROOMS ON SALE FOR 99 CENTS SO THIS RECIPE IS A REAL KEEPER....AND HEALTHY. WILL PUT IT IN MY BLENDER WHEN COOLED.

      DO YOU HAVE OTHER RECIPES WITH EVAPORATED MILK?

      Reply
      • Marie

        May 06, 2020 at 8:44 pm

        Hi Gail! So happy you liked it! Here are some more soup recipes you can use evaporated milk for! Cheers

        Reply
    8. Gail Marcus

      March 27, 2020 at 3:10 pm

      EXCELLENT.....LOVE USING THE EVAPORATED MILD IN LIEU OF CREAM. SIMPLE AND DELISH.

      Reply

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