3 Creamy Soups That Your Taste Buds Will Love

Soup may be a top favorite when it involves appetizers and snacks. it's both healthy and hydrating due to its high water content. It also can stand as a meal by itself - just prepare a creamy soup, pair it with a slice of bread or two and you're good to go!

Here are 3 creamy soup recipes we're sure you'll love:

The Classic Mushroom

What you need:

1 cup chopped Portobello mushrooms
1 cup chopped shiitake mushrooms
2 shallots, chopped
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pinch ground cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter then cook Portobello mushroom, shiitake, and shallots until tender, about 3 to five minutes. Add flour and stir until smooth. Carefully add chicken stock and continue stirring until the mixture is thick. Stir in half-and-half and cinnamon then season with salt and pepper. Cook until heated through.

Sausage Potato Warmer

What you need:

1/2 kilogram kielbasa sausage, sliced into half-moons
1/2 kilogram smoked sausage, sliced into half-moons
2 1/2 cups shredded hash brown potatoes
2 onions, finely chopped
2 bay leaves
2 cups of water
2 cups of milk
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 
1 pinch salt
In a large pot over medium heat, cook smoked sausage, kielbasa sausage, and onions until sausages are browned. Add potato, water and bay leave to the pot. Simmer over low heat for 1 to 2 hours. during a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and flour then carefully add milk. Stir until the mixture is thickened. Add mixture to the pot with sausages and blend until all ingredients are well-combined. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Zucchini Cream

What you need:

1 1/2 kilogram zucchini, sliced
4 slices bacon
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cups of water
2 cups chicken stock 
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
In a large pot, combine zucchini, bacon, garlic, onion, water, chicken stock, salt, pepper, and basil. bring back a boil and continue cooking for a half-hour or until zucchini is tender. Puree mixture in batches until smooth and creamy. Top with Parmesan cheese.

With these creamy soup recipes, a chilly night will surely be the smallest amount of your problems.