Gluten-free Low-carb Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (xanthan gum)
In this version of gluten-free low-carb condensed cream of mushroom soup I use xanthan gum to thicken the soup. Because it takes a very small amount of xanthan gum, it only adds 0.5 grams of carbs to each serving. All the rest of the carbs are from the mushrooms and onions.
If you do not like to use xanthan gum, my other Gluten-free Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (corn or tapioca starch) uses cornstarch or tapioca starch as a thickener. That does increase the carbs to 9 grams per serving (compared to 5 grams per serving for this version).
Gluten-free condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (xanthan gum)
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped in small pieces (about 225 grams)
- 1/4 cup onion chopped (about 50 grams)
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 5/8 teaspoon xanthan gum
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a 3 quart saucepan. Add the mushrooms, onions, and garlic. Saute until the onions are soft, the mushrooms are cooked, and there is not much water remaining.
- Add the cream, broth, salt, and pepper to the pan and heat until simmering.
- Stirring briskly with a whisk, sprinkle in the xanthan gum. Continue stirring as the soup simmers and gets thick. Be patient; this will take 2-3 minutes.
Notes
I like the chunks of mushroom. If you like a smoother soup, at the end let the soup cool a bit then blend it in batches to the consistency you like.
Nutrition Facts
Gluten-free condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (xanthan gum)
Serves: 3
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Amount Per Serving: 1/2 cup
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| Calories | 248 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 24 | 36.9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0 | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 | |
| Sodium | 0 | |
| Total Carbohydrate 5 | 1.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1 | 4% | |
| Sugars | ||
| Protein 3 | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium | Iron | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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