Shiitake Mushroom and Cheddar Soup

Earthy shiitake mushrooms, smoky bacon, and rich Cheddar cheese simmer in seasoned beef broth to create a main dish soup that's rich, filling, and satisfying.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 163 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups beef broth
• black pepper to taste
• ½ white onion, chopped
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 2 leaves fresh sage, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the bacon in a large saucepan, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until crisp, about 5 minutes. Stir the onion into the pan; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, garlic, pepper, and sage; cook over medium heat until the mushrooms begin to brown, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Pour in broth; bring to simmer. Simmer soup for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low, sprinkle in Cheddar cheese; stir until melted.